adjective
Street Slang
firme
· adjective · la
Caló for solid, tight, good — high praise on the Eastside.
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Definitions
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Good, tight, the real deal. Used to praise a person, a ride, a fit, a track — anything that hits right. The Eastside equivalent of 'solid' or 'clean'.
“That '64 Impala he rolled up in is firme, homie.”
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As an affirmation — 'cool, alright, say less'. Drops in conversation the way 'bet' does in Atlanta.
“Meet you at the taco spot at nine? Firme.”
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firme In A Sentence
That '64 Impala he rolled up in is firme, homie.
Meet you at the taco spot at nine? Firme.
Origin & Usage
Caló, the Chicano/Pachuco argot of the US Southwest, borrowed from Spanish 'firme' (firm, steady) and twisted into slang for 'cool' or 'excellent'. Anchored in East LA lowrider and oldies culture from the mid-20th century onward.
Variants
firmes
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