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Signify
/ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/verb
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To signify is to indicate, represent, or convey meaning through a sign, symbol, or action, making it essential for communication and understanding. In contemporary usage, it often highlights the importance or implications of something, like how a gesture can signify approval in negotiations or social interactions.
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The concept of 'signifying' in African American Vernacular English, a playful and indirect form of communication, has roots in 19th-century folklore and influenced hip-hop culture, with artists like The Sugarhill Gang popularizing it in the 1970s through rhetorical wordplay.
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