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You may have heard the slang word “drip” on TikTok or in popular rap songs, but what the heck does it mean? Luckily, this term refers to the same thing in most situations, and it’s super easy to throw in everyday conversation! In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the word “drip,” including its origin, usage, and related terms.
Things You Should Know
- “Drip” is a slang term that’s used to describe someone’s style as cool and fashionable.
- You can use “drip” to compliment someone’s clothes, shoes, jewelry, or confidence. For example, you might say, “Did you see his coat? He has some serious drip!”
- You can also use the terms “drippy” or “dripping” to compliment someone’s outfit. For instance, you could say, “That is one drippy chain…It’s dripping in diamonds.”
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- Sexually, “the drip” can also refer to gonorrhea, which is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD).Thanks
References
- ↑ https://fluentslang.com/what-does-drip-mean-in-slang
- ↑ https://fluentslang.com/what-does-drip-mean-in-slang
- ↑ https://otakukart.com/what-does-drippy-on-tiktok-mean/#*“Your sneakers are drippy.”
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dripping
- ↑ https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/id.4173/title.tweets-is-watching-gunna-takes-credit-for-drip-slang
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/gunna-interview-drip-season-3-young-thug-8099645
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/swag
- ↑ https://stayhipp.com/glossary/what-is-ice/
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blinged-out
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