J.D.,
>From Baylises Thesaurus of Southern California Slang:
Jaboni(sing.), Jabonies(Pl.) Origin, probably New York City.
Depending on context, it can mean any one, a portion of, or all of the following common terms:
Jerk, Butthead, Dork, A-hole, Asswipe, Dikweed, Dumb ass, Idiot, Outcast, Inexperienced bike rider who doesn't know how to handle a bike, etc., etc. In So. Cal it is a term of endearment used affectionately towards the recipient. One may be a Jaboni, but at least they're riding a bike. Sometimes that's not good.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
>
> After reading the thread over the last few days, my curiosity and knowledge
> level both peaked at the same time leaving me with one nagging question for
> Brian. Just what the heck is a Jabonies?
>
> J.D. Edwards
> Sorting old and new bike parts for a move to Albuquerque
> Somwhere in the middle of the Mojave Desert with the wind still blowing at
> 25 gust to 30
>
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