Idiom idiom
invited to the cookout
Meaning
Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He stood up for us, so he is invited to the cookout.”
“After she spent years actively supporting our community, everyone agreed she was officially invited to the cookout.”
“By consistently demonstrating genuine solidarity and understanding our cultural struggles, he earned the rare distinction of being invited to the cookout.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026