> A lot of the black people around WBAI say "transitioned"
or "made his transition" to say "died." Is this in wide use?
Where's it come from?
Shane responds:
> Sounds to me typically WBAI: pretentious latinizing of the
ordinary phrase "passing over."
Actually it is a common term within the black community. WBAI is not the originator of it. The origination probably arises from the distinct death/funeral practices/attitudes blacks have.
Brian