"we wuz kangz" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: First appeared on 4chan c. 2015. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=we wuz kangz}} we wuz kangz
  1. (Internet slang, derogatory, sarcastic, humorous) Used to mock or satirize a discredited but popular Afrocentric theory that claimed that sub-Saharan Africans were descended from ancient Egyptians. Wikipedia link: 4chan Tags: Internet, derogatory, humorous, sarcastic
    Sense id: en-we_wuz_kangz-en-phrase-WhmJ1DFe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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