Wodi
wodie
also abbreviated to wo'
It is derived from wardie, someone from one of New Orleans' wards, 9th ward, 7th ward, etc.
It is derived from wardie, someone from one of New Orleans' wards, 9th ward, 7th ward, etc.
wodie
friend or good comrad; popular in the southern urban communites and prison. (originally wardie, evolved in late 90's)
wodie
friend, road dog, roadie, homeboy, homie. Specific to New Orleans and immediate environs, of uncertain origin. Possibly derived from the New Orleans customary greeting of "Whoa, now!" Others theorize that the term may be a corruption of "wardie", i. e. someone who comes from the same ward or neighborhood of New Orleans. Possibly spread to other regions of the country through rap music.
Wodies
wodi
Younger or smaller person. Often used to address someone you know to be younger than yourself. Also used in street pseudo-hierarchy, to address someone of lower status, regardless of age or size.
Not gender specific, but most commonly directed at boys and young men.
Not gender specific, but most commonly directed at boys and young men.
wodie
Orginating from prison culture in the south, "Warden", was shorten to "war-day". Used to signify friend as well show respect.
wodie
Example:
You wanna wodie? Well let's wodie. Or: Hey, do the wodie. Damn you wodied the shit out of that.
You wanna wodie? Well let's wodie. Or: Hey, do the wodie. Damn you wodied the shit out of that.