Baracking

Baracking is a term for slang started by school kids in Albany, N.Y in honour of United States of America's President Barack Obama. Naming of this slang after President Obama seems to have originated from the admiration and inspiration of Obama by the young generation. This can be seen as a sign of President Obama's influence on pop culture and reflection as being a hip president.

This term is also used by news organizations to describe something being done in Barack Obama's style of doing things.

expressions and meanings

• "What's up, my Obama?" - to greet a friend
• "Barack you." - similar to saying "bless you" when someone sneezes
• "Barack's in the White House" - similar to saying "Show some respect" to peers to correct misbehaviour