walk heavy

walk heavy

slang To act, behave, or carry oneself in a deliberate, self-important, or self-assured manner. Most common in African-American communities. He thinks he can walk heavy around here now that he's gotten that fancy job of his. You gotta walk heavy if you want to make a name for yourself around here.

See also: heavy, walk

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walk heavy

in. to be important. (Black.) Harry’s been walking heavy since he graduated.

See also: heavy, walk

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