invited to the cookout

adjective

Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.

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Meanings

adjectiveinvited to the cookout (not comparable)
  1. idiomaticnot comparableAfrican-American VernacularOf an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.

    So when a white person puts aside prejudice, stands up against racism, and uses their whiteness for good, someone on Twitter will announce that they are “invited to the cookout.”

    2020 July 7, The REAL Meaning Of "Invited To The Cookout" In African American Culture
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APA

invited to the cookout. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/invited%20to%20the%20cookout

MLA

“invited to the cookout.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/invited%20to%20the%20cookout. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “invited to the cookout,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/invited%20to%20the%20cookout.

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