A term used to describe the larger "buck" or bigger undomesticated black male. Usually a parolee because his larger size from regular meals and lifting weights.

While on patrol in South Central: "Did you see the size of that silverback holding the 40?"

Slang term for a very large "ape like" black male.

Dude, check out that silver back. I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley.

This term is derived from the actual description of an older male gorilla. A Silverback in the slang sense is an older man who hits on or dates much younger women; he is the male version of a "Cougar".

A group of Silverbacks, drunk after their buddy's 50th birthday party, adjusted their toupées and entered the college bar to try to pick up girls.

When a man , especially when he's with his female, turns his back on another male to show he is not in the least intimidated. Like the silver backed gorilla - The Alpha male may mate with all the Alpha females & has first pick of food. When a guy shows his superiority over another male by daring to turn his back towards the other.