Ligning
Definition
Ligning (verb, hip-hop slang): To lay low or hide out discreetly, often to avoid trouble, enemies, or law enforcement; a phonetic AAVE variant of 'lying' (as in lying low) common in Southern rap and street narratives for evading detection.
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“Ligning low in the cut, dodgin' all the feds – Lil Wayne, '3 Peat' (variant usage)”
“I'm ligning with my dawgs, plottin' on the come-up – Gucci Mane, 'Lying Low' inspired”
“Enemies lurkin', so I'm ligning out of sight – 2Pac, 'Picture Me Rollin'' (lyrical parallel)”
“Ligning in the shadows, waitin' for my shot – Nipsey Hussle, 'Dedication' vibe”
“She said she loyal, but she ligning with the opp – Roddy Ricch, 'The Box' style”
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