English · Slang Attested 18+

Third World briefcase

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A portable ghetto blaster.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

máy nghe nhạc di động

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⚠ 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.

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