interjection Street Slang

Periodt

/ˈpɪəɹiəd/ · interjection · slang

Said at the end of a statement to mean 'and that's final' — no debate.

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Definitions

1

An emphatic end-of-statement marker meaning 'end of discussion.'

“She's the best rapper alive, periodt.”
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2

Added for sass and emphasis to punctuate a strong opinion.

“I'm not apologizing, periodt.”
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3

Used alone to fully agree and shut down any argument.

“'We deserve a raise.' 'Periodt.'”
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Periodt In A Sentence

If it's not seasoned I'm not eating it, periodt.
You looked amazing tonight, periodt.
We're going on this trip whether y'all come or not, periodt.

Origin & Usage

AAVE and Black drag/ballroom culture intensified 'period' into 'periodt' with an extra 't' for emphasis. Popularized by Black women online and pushed mainstream by stars like the City Girls and RuPaul's Drag Race.

Variants periodperiodt poohand that's on period
Tags #aave#american#gen-z

People Also Ask

What does periodt mean?

It's an emphatic 'period,' used to end a statement and signal there's nothing more to discuss.

Why is there a t at the end of periodt?

The extra 't' adds emphasis and attitude, reflecting how it's said out loud in Black vernacular and drag culture.

What does periodt mean on TikTok?

It punctuates a confident take, like a mic drop. Saying 'periodt' means you stand by what you said, full stop.

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