about that : used with phrases like, "about that life," meaning, being passionate about or associated with something.

- add not to create a negative context

aggy : term for aggressive or agitated

(a)ight then: term for alright then

ak-matic : noun for AK47 ASSUALT RIFFLE

"and that's on what?": question that prompts the answer, "period"

- used to further solidify statement and agreement

asf : term for "as fvck;" used for emphasis

as u should: phrase used in encouragement and show of approval

- to show that u agree w one's actions and/or achievements

ate : to describe one’s flawless performance

- usually used to express one’s amazement

- ”ariana ate her ‘my hair’ vevo performance”

(they) ate and left no crumbs: a phrase to describe someone when they serve in something, as in singing, fashion, makeup, and/or other performances

- the "no crumbs" part is to exemplify how well the person presented themselves

- could also be the literal definition of someone eating something and leaving no crumbs

- "ariana ate her grammy's performance and no left crumbs"

ax : verb to ask

- notable in southern dialects

aye : slang interjection

- used in a positive context

- similar to the use of yo

"back on my bs" : when someone returns to their previous behavior

- used to refer to someone going back to being sad, ignorant, or any other emotions/actions

bae : acronym for before anyone else; also a nickname for babe

bank : making copious amounts of money, similar to being rich

- "doctors make bank"

"[the] bar is on the floor" : in reference to an expectation that is considered low

- could be used vice versa

basic : a noun to describe someone/something as mainstream

- "if u own a pair of uggs, you're basic"

beef : to have a conflict or disagreement

been : a term used to describe duration of knowledge; like already knowing of something

- considered as aave if been is used without have or used after a pronoun

- "we been knew"

- "ibeen bought it"

beat : a description of being glammed up, commonly with makeup

bet : term for yes, or okay

- used to solidify a bet, in challenge to compete with someone

- "i'll beat u in this 1v1." "aight, bet"

beyotch : noun for the b word (trying to keep it relatively pg !)

- other variants: bi@tch

bffr : acronym for be effing for real

- used to express annoyance

- "bffr, aave is not gen z slang"

bip : to describe a good hair ; straight hairline, all blended, no bald spots, or uneveness

- usually used in the male context

-"he's bipped up!"

biscuit : term for gun

- you may have heard of the phrase "son of a gun" ...

- "son of a biscuit"

bizzack : the position of being in the back

- stems from older aave with -iz- placed in between words

- "the milk is in the bizzack"

boutta: term for about to

- synonym for finna

boi : term for boy

bomb : describe or to emphasize when something is cool

boo : a term of endearment

booked : to run away

bop : to describe good music or the act of getting a haircut

- "this song is a bop!"

-"my boy is aboutta get a bop"

boss : a way to describe something as great; or address someone

brizzle : noun for the b word and call something broad

- used in a rude context

-"the person on the phone was such a brizzle"

bruh : term for bro, used to address a friend

- used to react to a situation that's wild

buckets : a basketball reference when someone scores, or goes for the shot

bumpin : to describe a song that has a nice beat

- "this song is bumpin!"

bussin : describe when something, usually food, tastes good

"but blm, right?": a question asked to a black person's contradicting actions and/or ideas

- usually used as a joke, or a comeback

- "that waiter was rude, but blm right?"

cap : term for lying

- "no cap" means "no lie"

carry : to describe someone who is benefitting their team the most

- used in sports; when someone is scoring most, or a lot of points

- also used in comparison; commonly in the music industry: an artist may make great music and seems to refresh the industry from it's lack of quality

cat : noun for a dude or person

- "they're such a cool cat"

catch these hands : a call out for a fight

cheesin: a literal cheesing smile :)

chile : term for child; pronounced similar to child but without the consonant ending

chill : a state of being calm

- could be used to describe someone who isn't calm, "has no chill"

clap emoji in between words : used in text, to emphasize crucial points in a statement

- observed in high tense conversations when people use hand gestures (bare w me its kind of hard to explain :') )

-"get 👏🏽 your 👏🏽finger 👏🏽 out 👏🏽 of 👏🏽 my 👏🏽 face 👏🏽"

coin : term for money

come for... : to attack, or judge, someone

cop : to get, or to buy

cray cray : term for crazy

crib : term for one's house or living space

- origins from harlem

- "pull up to the crib"

cuddy : similar to homie

- usually accompanied with 'bro'

- "what's up cuddy bro"

- sometimes used as a reaction to indifference

- "i failed the math quiz cuddy broooo"

cuh : term for cousin

- similar to the usage of chief

da hell?: term for the hell?

- used in question

"dap me up": greeting/handshake which involves of hooking thumbs, pound hugging, fist pounding, and/or chest/fist bumping

- originated among black soldiers during the Vietnam War to show solidarity in the Black Power movement

dead@ss : term for serious(ly)

dig it : used to show enjoyment or liking of something

- used in question of understanding, e.g. "ya dig?"

dime : to describe something of top quality

- "that waitress was a dime"

din : term for dinner

- "we all went to din' and then I had to pay"

dip : to leave

done : the state of being completed, perfective

- used throughout a sentence as an adverb

- "she done nearly crashed the car"

dope : term for cool

dough : synonym for money

down bad: when someone is desperately at their lowest point, either emotionally, financially, mentally..

- to be deprived of sexual contact

- can be "down [insert synonym for bad]"

drag : to call out someone and to critique someone

drip : to describe style

- used as a noun similar to ice

- used as a verb to describe cool style

drop : the state of releasing a product

- used in the music industry

- "a new record dropped [insert your fav]"

dry : to describe someone or something as boring

- usually in the setting of text messaging

- "his texts are dry"

errybody: term for everybody

"errybody and they mama": used when an audience is larger than normal

- not a literal audience, but those involved in something has a higher than average turnout

extra : to describe someone, or something as over the top

fam : a term similar to homie

"[that's] facts": used to respond to someone who is telling true statements, or express agreement

feeling some type of way : to describe or emphasis a feeling someone has- "this person makes me feel some type of way"

fierce : used to compliment something that looks high quality, or superior

finna : term for "going to"

- "i'm finna sleep"

filthy: to describe something cool

- "that half court shot was filthy"

fire : to describe something as very cool, catchy, or nice sounding

- could be used to describe a beat of a song or clothing

- other variations: fye

fleek : used in the phrase "on fleek," meaning to look on point, or look nice

flex : a verb that is similar to showing off

- for ex. flexing money and/or other luxurious items

fo sho : term for "for sure"

- also used with the phrase "fo real," which means for real

- the endings of words, such as fo sho, are greatly explained on the wiki under the phonology section ;)

fxck outta here [foh]: used in disbelief

-similar to, the very pg version, "shut the front door"

fxck with : the state of enjoying

- abbreviated as fw

- "i fw [noun] heavily"

g : term for og or friend (of any proximity)

- functions as an adjective meaning of quality

- "my oldest friend is a g"

gag : to describe being taken aback by something, or amazed

- "this outfit has me gagged"

game too strong : to describe something as overpowering

- used to describe style, e.g. shoes

gas : synonym for good @ss shxt

- pretty self-explanatory !

ghetto: to describe someone's behavior based off of stereotypes of black people

- the stereotypical place of residence; impoverished, predominately black neighborhood

git box : term for guitar

- look at jive terms in links page !

giving me life : to describe the feeling of being inspired, moved, and/or validated by something

- "this quote gives me life"

give them the smoke/work : to show off someone's skills

- usually used in competitive settings, such as sports and gaming, when someone is showing great skill/technique

gizzo : verb to go

- stems from older aave terms with the usage of -iz- in between words

- "it's time to gizzo"

gon(e) : verb going to

- also written as: gon or gon'

go off : a way to express or passionately speak on something, or vent

- could be used as to dismiss someone, "but go off, i guess"

goin[g] through it : the state of someone going through tribulations, or struggles, in their life

"got this in the bag" : term for encouragement

- similar to the phrase, "you got this," but the in the bag part is a metaphor for security

- in the bag could also directly relate to money bags

- used in competitive settings

"good looks" : used to describe something as impressive

- "nice job [insert name], good looks"

got me fxcked up: phrase used to show dissatisfaction, and/or disapproval

- similar to "u got me messed up"

have [a seat] : used to tell someone to mind their business

- "you don't know what you're talking about, have a seat"

have [time]: phrase used when someone expresses they have the patience, or time, to do or discuss something

- quite self explanatory

head@ss : to describe someone who is ignorant

- used as an add on, "with your goofy head@ss"

hella : to describe the amount of something, usually excessively

- "she's got hella hair"

heated : to be angry, or to describe a situation as aggressive or tense

high cappin' : adjective to describe someone who lies often or with convoluted lies

- "my brother is high cappin'... he ain't do jack"

hit different : to refer to an event the feels/seems disparate

- "ariana's whistle notes hit different"

- hit is also a term term that acts similarly to a verb of someone using something

- for example: hitting a blunt

homies : term for buddies, friends, easily interpreted as homeboys

- could be written as: homey

hummin' : to describe something that doesn't smell good

- "man, my breath is hummin' after that gyro"

hunnid : term for hundred

- also written as: hunnit

- "das a hunnid dollars?!???!"

- the state of being truthful

- "imma be a hunnid with u... ion know wtf is goin on"

hunty : a combonation of honey and cxnt, used as a demeaning term

hype : to get excited about something, or to describe something as exciting

ice : metaphor for jewelry

i feel you : similar to "i relate"

ight : term for alright

- other variants: aight

"i got the time of day": phrase used to tell someone that they "have time"

- used when someone has the patience to do something, either in argument or day to day

"i know that's right": phrase used in agreement to, or with, something

-"trump was impeached!? iktr..."

i know u lyin?: question prompted from disbelief, and/or skepticism

- used to test someone if they're being serious

- "u did the dishes? ikyfl.." (totally not from personal experience)

"it's giving...": statement prompted when there's a resemblance

- "the hair.... it's giving me... bird's nest" (idk what this example is, pls bare w me)

imma : term for "im going to"

- "imma eat good tonight"[to have] inches : reference to long hair

"it's over" : to refer to something as "game over"

- this is used in a sense that if someone one's up another person, there's no chance of redemption

- used in various circumstances such as gaming, fashion, entertainment, and sports

- "their outfit on the red carpet? it's over!"

- "ariana's performance was pheonominal, show's over!"

"it's very much [insert adjective]" : to describe, or point out, the severity of something

- "the dress... it's very much bland"

ion : term for "i dont"

- "ion know"

"it's the ... for me": statement used when pointing out something that someone has, which may prompt conversation, and/or interest

-usually used in passive aggressiveness

"keep the same energy" : to approach a situation with the same attitude/mindset that is similar to =another situation==

- basically meaning to stay consistent

- "y'all were donating to notre dame when it was burning down, but won't speak up about blm!? keep the same energy"

killin[g] it : to do well in something

- "they're killing it on the field right now"

kush : noun for marijuana

laid : to describe the state of something being laid flat, like hair edges

- or to describe getting action in bed

"let me put you on" : term for recommending something

- "lemme put u on with this other face wash"

link : to meet up

- "who wanna link up ?"

lit : to get turnt, hyped

- used to describe an exciting event or feeling

lowkey : to describe something as quiet/secretive, and/or describe the depth of feelings for something

- "let's keep it lowkey"

-"im lowkey down to join"

mad : another word for "very"

- "it's mad hot outside"

make bank: term for making a lot of money

- used to describe someone's earnings before or after they do something that will accumulate large amounts of wealth

"make it make sense" : to respond to nonsense

- pretty self explanatory :)

mans : pretentious way to refer to someone's significant other

mean : a positive term to describe something as cool

- usually used to describe a good beat in music

".. than a mf": phrase used to describe one's behavior as out of the ordinary, above/below average

- "u crazier than a mf"

miss girl/gurl : to address someone, typically a girl

- could be used in endearment and/or passive aggressiveness

"my [insert noun] said...": a way to emphasize someone's idea in conversation that may be seen as absurd, dumb and/or funny

- this is usually used in friendly banter

- "my man said, 'how much is 99 cent bread'"

n/nd: short version of and

- not fully pronouncing the a vowel

n word: u already know.

not the.../not you...: statement, or question prompted when someone does something outta pocket

-used to call someone out, either seriously or among friendly banter

"now [tell me] why ....": statement that leads to question about someone/something

- usually used to point out irony, confusion, n other thoughts

"oh you have lost your goddxmn mind ..." : statement that is similar to "what's wrong with you!??"

- usually, each word is annunciated ... (to get the point across)

- used when scolding :p

on god, or [insert highly respected figure] : used when promising on something near, and dear to someone

- used when telling the truth

- self explanatory but its use is similar to "on my mama"

on point/fleek : to describe the look of something nice

on that [noun] ish : to be

- indulge in an activity

- usually used to describe someone's character

- "my brother is on that annoying ish he does"

on the regular : term for on a daily basis

opp : noun for enemy

- commonly associated with acab

- "maaan, f the opps"

outta pocket: term for out of pocket

- when someone does something out of the ordinary, out of place, and/or odd

packing : (imma keep this as pg as possible, so im gonna sound like i got a phd rq)

- in reference to the size of a male's genitalia

- usually used in larger comparisons

period : to express approval, to end a sentence, and/or to emphasize an idea

- variations: purr, perry@, periodt

petty : the state of being stuck up

playin : to fool around

- the dropping of the "g" is explained in aave terminology links

plug : to refer to someone as reliable

- for ex. snacks !!

pop a cap : to fire a bullet

popping off : means to go crazy, or to describe someone or something doing well

- "u passed your exam!? pop off"

pressed : to be mad, or upset

queen : term of endearment

- to describe a female figure as beautiful and other synonyms

rack(s) : term for money

- what do you think the song "rack city" is about ..!

rando : term for random

- "ion know that dude!? he's a rando"

ratchet : the state of being messy

read : to roast, or be roasted, by someone

- when you read someone, you point out their flaws

real : to express the difficulty of something; to express transparency in something

-"the struggle is real"

-"to be real," is similar to saying, "in all seriousness..."

respect : to express someone's respects, usually verbally expressed

-pretty self explanatory pls

roll : to move

- usually used in modes of transportation: car, walking

- "at midnight, we roll"

- "rollin' down the block"

rolly : noun for rolex; any resemblance of a rolex watch

- other variants: rollie

run(nning) hands/fade : to incite a fight

- similar to catch these hands

- "they running hands!"

- "they finna run fades fr"

salty : synonym for jealous, mean

school : to put someone in their place

- used in arguments of those who are deemed ascorrect

- other variations: skoo (just drop the letter before m)

scrill : noun for money

- "do you have any scrill"

serve : to describe the looks given by people, think of modeling

shade : to have, or express negative remarks of someone/something

shawty: term for shorty

- usually used in attraction to someone

- other variants: shawtee, shauty, shautee, other phonetic spellings

shoe game : to describe someone's shoe style, usually in a positive way

- there are other variations with other items of clothing, or to describe someone's skill with [noun/verb] game

shook : to be surprised, literally shaken up by something

shoot[as]ers: a name for someone who has your back

shoot your shot : to ask out someone in your interest

sickening : to express someone's amazement

-usually used with makeup looks

side-eye: the state of being suspicious, shady, skeptical

simp : the state of being overly desperate

- usually acted by guys

sis : short for "sister," used to address someone

slay : to look good, and/or perfect something, again, think of modeling

slime: another word for "homie"

- "wassup my slime"

s[ch]lumped: the state of being very tired, and to describe someone as they're asleep

[the] smoke : to refer to someone to fight, or beat up

- reference to someone's skill in fighting

- "don't mess w me, or you'll get the smoke"

snatched : to be neat

- usually used to describe the looks of someone, being neat n tidy

spill: to tell, usually with gossip

-"spill the tea" (how predictable huh)

spittin : when someone is speaking fast, skillfully rapping, or speaking facts

- verb for saying

stank face : a look of disapproval

stay woke : a phrase that can serve as a reminder to stay open-minded, and/or alert

steady: the state of consistency, being at the same pace or state of being

- similar to the use of the word, "stay"

-"she steady writing"

straight up : similar to the definition of real; tell the truth

-replace this word with "literally," and that's pretty much how it's used lol

"so u grown now?": question that serves as a reality check

-usually used with children who suddenly act their age

sus : term for suspicious

swag : the state or description of being cool

tea : gossip, and/or news

thang : noun for thing

- used to replace any noun in a sentence

"that shxt don't make no damn sense": a reaction to something that literally doesn't makes no sense

- the grammar is supposed to be pretentious

"that's tuff" : used to respond to =someone's inconvenience

- "oh, you missed the soccer goal. that's tuff."

"that's wraps" : to refer to something as over as in defeat or winning

- usually used in the same circumstances as the phrase "it's over"

- "the winning touchdown, that's wraps"

the struggle: to describe someone's circumstance

- self explanatory :)

the "gawds": the hypothetical nickname for higher powers

- used to compare one's snatched look to "the gawds"

-think of makeup

"they movin weird": a phrase to describe someone's behavior as abnormal and/or sus

thick : to describe one's body as having curves

- opposite of lean

- other variants: thiq, thicc, other phonetic spellings

thirsty: to describe someone/something as being desperate

thot : a noun from the acronym meaning that hxe over there

- used to waggishly characterize female figures

tight: to describe something as cool, and/or neat

throwing shade: to spread shade of someone or something

- spreading gossip, essentially

throw it back : to twerk, or simply put, throw your butt back

trash : to describe something as really bad, or lack of quality

tried it : a response to someone who tests someone's patience, or state of being

- usually used in aggression

triffling : to describe someone as untrustworthy, sneaky, or other ill-natured traits

- "i told them to keep a secret and they told the one person that i didnt want them to tell. they're triffling"

trip : to overreact, and/or be overdramatic

trynna : term for trying to

turn up : to get lit, or hype

tussle : to fight

- "me n blank are aboutta tussle"

tweak : a verb similar to lag

- to describe someone/thing as abnormal in regards of movement

- "my phone is tweakin'"

vibe : verb to resonate with one's energy

- usually used to describe something as relaxing

-"i like their vibe"

wayment now: term for wait a minute now

- similar to the "jazz music stops" meme (same concept)

we been knew: the state of already being knowledgeable something

werk : term for work

- used in encouragement when someone is slaying

"what's poppin'" : term for what's up, how's it going

"what we not finna do": term for "what we're not gonna do"

- usually used in disagreement

wig: to express shock

- a literal accessory

wildin: to describe someone's state or being as crazy, or very wild

-self explanatory lol

woke : to be open-minded or alert

- accompanied by the word stay ; see stay woke

wypipo: one of many variations of spelling "white people"

-yt people, whypipo

yass : term for yes

- used to show excitement

you ain't even: term for you aren't even

- can slur together into sounding like yeen

you better than me bc...": a starter sentence that will lead to a statement that is, on a scale, much worse

- used in conversation

- A: "i did all my hw"

B: "u better than me bc i havent done anything"

you got the right idea, but the wrong bxtch: a way to tell someone that they're not the person who can respond

- think of having/talking about ideas for a fun party to your antisocial friend (juxtaposition i suppose)

yuh : term for yeah