noun General Slang

son

SUN · noun · slang

Term of address for a close friend or peer

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Used to address a friend, not implying any family relation; signals closeness or camaraderie. Often placed at the end of a sentence.

“That was crazy, son, you should've seen it.”
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son In A Sentence

That was crazy, son, you should've seen it.

Origin & Usage

NYC/AAVE term of address, heavily used in New York hip-hop; regardless of age it marks familiarity.

Variants sun

People Also Ask

What does "son" mean as slang?

It's a way to address a friend or peer, with no family relation implied. It signals closeness and camaraderie.

Where does calling someone "son" come from?

It's a NYC and AAVE term of address, heavily used in New York hip-hop, and it marks familiarity regardless of anyone's age.

How do you use "son"?

It's often dropped at the end of a sentence, as in "That was crazy, son."

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