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February 22, 2000 at 12:00 am #35981
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‘Ashy’ is a term black folks use to describe dry skin, especially on elbows or knees. Among us, ashiness is practically a mortal sin (especially since Vaseline is cheap and plentiful). A man who allows himself to be ashy is perceived as not caring about his personal appearance. Thus, the women’s rejection of him.