phrase Internet Slang

Say Less

/seɪ lɛs/ · phrase · slang

I already understand and agree — no need to explain further, I'm on it.

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Definitions

1

A confirmation that a request is handled, used like 'consider it done.'

“'Can you grab the charger?' 'Say less, got you.'”
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2

An enthusiastic agreement that signals you're immediately down for the plan.

“'Tacos tonight?' 'Say less.'”
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3

A way of saying you fully understand and are on board, so the other person can stop explaining.

“'Pull up to mine at 8?' 'Say less, I'll be there.'”
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Say Less In A Sentence

'You want me to bring snacks?' 'Say less.'
Say less, I'm already in the car.
'Free this weekend to help me move?' 'Say less bro.'

Origin & Usage

Rooted in AAVE and pushed into the mainstream by hip-hop and Caribbean-American slang. Drake's usage helped spread it, and it became a default agreement phrase online.

Variants say less famsay no more
Tags #gen-z#american#aave

People Also Ask

What does 'say less' mean in texting?

It means 'I get it, you don't need to explain more, I'm on it.' It's an agreement that you're already on board.

Is 'say less' positive?

Yes, it's almost always an eager yes or confirmation that something is handled.

Where does it come from?

It comes from AAVE and was spread widely through hip-hop and Caribbean-American slang.

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