Third World briefcase
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A portable ghetto blaster.
Register: humorous, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Be a bum in this part of town, he knew, keep rhythm with your fingers, sport a Walkman or a third-world briefcase—people might shrug, but they would never remember your face.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Third World briefcase” mean?
A portable ghetto blaster.
Is “Third World briefcase” formal or informal?
Third World briefcase is generally humorous, offensive, slang.