Results for “ate that up”

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Ate That Up
phrase

Did something exceptionally well and left nothing to criticise.

#gen-z#aave#pop#beauty
Ate And Left No Crumbs
phrase

Did something flawlessly and completely — absolutely nailed it with nothing left to criticize.

#gen-z#tiktok#aave#meme
Ate
verb

Did something exceptionally well — "she ate that," often "ate and left no crumbs."

#aave#gen-z#internet#pop
Link Up
verb

To meet up with someone — to connect in person and hang out.

#uk#mle#aave#gen-z
Player Hater
noun

Someone who resents your success instead of getting their own.

#90s#2000s#aave#hip-hop
Gatekeep
verb

To hoard access or info about something so others can't get in on it — keeping a thing exclusive on purpose.

#gen-z#internet#meme#texting
Plates
noun

The clipped Cockney form of 'plates of meat' — meaning feet, usually sore ones.

#cockney#rhyming#british#uk
Regulated
adjective

Emotionally calm and in control of your nervous system — the goal state.

#gen-z#american#texting
Pull Up
verb

To rise into a jumper off the dribble — or, in street slang, to show up somewhere.

#sports#aave#american#gen-z
Goated
adjective

Means the greatest of all time; the highest praise you can give someone or something.

#gen-z#american#aave#sports
Bag Up
verb

To collect a serious amount of money or land a big win.

#money#cash#aave#hip-hop
Gate
noun

A friendly term of address for a fellow hipster or musician, like 'pal' with jive flavor.

#harlemese#jive#1930s#harlem-renaissance
Wassup
interjection

What's up — the drawn-out 90s greeting Budweiser turned into a national catchphrase.

#90s#aave#american#pop
Corporate Baddie
noun

Someone who looks stylish and confident while crushing it at an office job.

#gen-z#money#beauty#internet
Cooked Up
phrase

In serious trouble or completely overwhelmed.

#gen-z#gaming#meme#internet
Upright Man
noun

The top rank of the canting crew — the boss rogue who lorded it over every lesser vagabond.

#thieves-cant#cant#historical#british
Sup
interjection

The shortest possible 'what's up' — a one-word greeting.

#90s#aave#american#texting
Plates And Dishes
noun

Cockney rhyming slang for the missus — your wife or partner.

#cockney#rhyming#british#uk
Heater
noun

An absolutely fire track — a tune so good it sets the crowd off.

#american#gen-z#hip-hop
Boss Up
verb

To level up, take control, and improve your status or finances.

#gen-z#money#hip-hop#aave
Emotional Support
noun

Comfort someone gives you — or, jokingly, the random object you can't function without.

#gen-z#american#meme#texting
Plates Of Meat
noun

Cockney for feet — 'plates of meat' rhymes with feet, clipped to your 'plates'.

#cockney#rhyming#british#uk
China Plate
noun

Cockney for mate — 'china plate' rhymes with mate, clipped to 'me old china'.

#cockney#rhyming#british#uk
Posting Up
verb

Backing a defender down near the basket — or, in slang, just parking yourself somewhere.

#sports#american#aave
Syrup Of Figs
noun

Cockney for wig — 'syrup of figs' rhymes with wig, clipped to a 'syrup'.

#cockney#rhyming#british#uk
Cake-Eater
noun

A flapper-era dandy, the smooth, idle ladies' man who lived for parties and easy charm.

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#vintage
Duppy
noun

A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore — also slang for ending someone's career.

#caribbean#uk#music
Giggle Water
noun

Prohibition-era nickname for liquor, named for the loose, laughing mood it brought on.

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#prohibition
Linkup
noun

A meetup or hangout — 'we had a linkup' means we got together.

#uk#mle#british#gen-z
Garbed Up
adjective

Dressed up sharp in good gear — fully suited and looking the part.

#aave#hip-hop#american#gen-z
Spifflicated
adjective

Roaring Twenties for blind drunk, one of dozens of comic synonyms born under Prohibition.

#1920s#flapper#jazz-age#vintage
Mate
noun

Friend — also a casual way to address anyone, friendly or confrontational.

#uk#british#aussie#australian
Mash Up
verb

To destroy, break, or wreck something — or to absolutely smash a performance.

#caribbean#uk#music
Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss
phrase

An ironic motto mocking hustle culture by stacking three buzzwords into a fake life mantra.

#gen-z#meme#american#texting
Word Up
interjection

An expression of agreement or 'I hear you' from 80s hip-hop culture.

#80s#american#aave#hip-hop
Big Up
verb

To praise, hype up, or give respect to someone — a shout-out, Jamaican style.

#caribbean#uk#music#aave
Whatever
interjection

A dismissive 'I don't care' delivered with maximum attitude.

#90s#2000s#american#y2k
Beat Up The Chops
phrase

To talk a lot, to run your mouth or chatter away.

#harlemese#jive#1930s#harlem-renaissance
Cuppa
noun

A cup of tea — the most British thing you can offer anyone, ever.

#british#uk#aussie
Glow-Up
noun

A dramatic transformation from awkward to fine — looks, confidence, or life.

#gen-z#aave#american#meme
Category Is
phrase

The ballroom emcee's call announcing the theme contestants must serve — 'the category is...'

#aave#lgbtq#ballroom#drag
Dysregulated
adjective

Emotionally overwhelmed and out of control — the spiral state.

#gen-z#american#texting
Pump And Dump
noun

A scheme to hype a coin up, sell at the peak, and leave latecomers holding the crash.

#money#internet#american#meme
Link
verb

To meet up with someone, or to date casually.

#uk#british#mle#london
Gag Me With A Spoon
phrase

The ultimate Valley-girl expression of disgust — 'that's so gross I could throw up.'

#80s#american#pop
Foxy Eyes
noun

A lifted, elongated, almond eye look — makeup or a literal cosmetic lift.

#gen-z#internet#american
Pressed
adjective

Overly upset, bothered, or desperate about something that isn't worth it.

#aave#american#gen-z
Dime
noun

A perfect, on-the-money assist that sets a teammate up for an easy bucket.

#sports#aave#american#hip-hop