Air out (phrase) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /air-out/ Related: Aired out, Airing out What does Air out mean? To shoot (a gun). Air out Synonyms: Blam, Bust, Bust a cap, Pop Example sentence: “He threatened to air out the club after not being let in.“ Air out in songs: “I pull up, hop […]
IDIOMS
Rap/Hip-Hop Idioms. Here’s a list of all the Idioms used by rappers in rap/hip-hop music and in the culture. Idioms on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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Below the table (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom Pronunciation: /be-low-the-table/ What does Below the table mean? 1. To be done secretly and/or unnoticed. 2. Secret or side/illegal payment. Below the table Synonyms: Under the radar, Lowkey, Discreet, Under the table Example sentence: “He got paid at his job below the table.” more terms starting with “B”
Bust a cap (phrase) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /bust-ah-kap/ Related: Bust What does Bust a cap mean? To shoot (a gun). Bust a cap Synonyms: Bust slugs, Blam, Bust, Air out, Pop Example sentence: “Don’t make lil bro lose it, he might bust a cap.“ Bust a cap in songs: “I bust a […]
Bust slugs (phrase) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /bust-slawgs/ Related: Bust, Bust a cap What does Bust slugs mean? To fire bullets. Bust slugs Synonyms: Bust a cap, Blam, Bust, Air out, Pop Example sentence: “The boys in the hood be tryna bust slugs.” Bust slugs in songs: “A ghetto child raised around drugs […]
Cop a feel (phrase) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /kop-ah-f-eel/ Related: Cop, Copped a feel What does Cop a feel mean? To touch someone sexually in an unwanted way. Cop a feel Synonyms: Feel up Example sentence: “Baby so bad i had to cop a feel.” Cop a feel in songs: “I say out […]
Eat me out (phrase) Type: phrase, slang, idiom Pronunciation: /eat-me-out/ Related: Eat her out What does Eat me out mean? A phrase women say to ask for oral sex. Example sentence: “Bad ting say “eat me out“.” Eat me out in songs: “Grab a hand full of braids, make your nigga eat me out” – […]
False flaggin’ (slang) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /fals-flag-in/ Also spelled: False flagging What does False flaggin’ mean? Claiming a gang or hood you’re not from. False flaggin’ Synonyms: Cappin’ Example sentence: “Don’t come to my hood False flaggin’, it can get you hurt.” False flaggin‘ in songs: “False flaggin’ I ain’t wit that […]
Gift of gab (phrase) Type: noun, slang, idiom, phrase Pronunciation: /gift-of-gahb/ Related: Gab What does Gift of gab mean? To be able to speak fluently, confidently and persuasively. Gift of gab Synonyms: Flowing tongue, Smooth talker Example sentence: “I chopped it up with shorty, she noticed by gift of gab.” Gift of gab in songs: […]
Hell and back (phrase) Type: slang, phrase, idiom Pronunciation: /hell-and-back/ Also spelled or known as: Been to hell and back What does Hell and back mean? To have experienced a lot of hardships in life. Hell and back Synonyms: To hell and back, Through hell and back Example sentence: “He’s been through hell and back […]
Hit my jack (phrase) Type: verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /hit-my-jak/ What does Hit my jack mean? Call or text my phone. Hit my jack Synonyms: Hit my line, Hit my pager Example sentence: “I can’t chat right now but hit my jack in an hour.“ Hit my jack in songs: “Told her, “Hit my […]
Hold it down (phrase) Type: phrase, slang, idiom Pronunciation: /hold-it-down/ Related: Holdin’ it down What does Hold it down mean? To maintain or take care of something or someone. Example sentence: “I love my lil shorty because she hold it down.“ Hold it down in songs: “If she hold it down, I’ma award her” – […]
It’s up (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom Pronunciation: /it’s-up/ Related: Up, If it’s up then it’s stuck, Up and stuck What does It’s up mean? 1. A phrase said when something is popular or going to be popular. 2. A phrase said when something is good and exciting or going to be good and exciting. 3. […]
Keep it 100 (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /keep-it-one-hun-dred/ What does Keep it 100 mean? To be honest, real and truthful. Keep it 100 Synonyms: No Kizzy, No Cap, Facts Similar to Keep it 100: Keep it real, Keep it 1000, Keep it a stack Example sentence: “When you take to me always keep […]
Made it (slang) Type: verb, phrase, slang, idiom Pronunciation: /maid-it/ Also known as or spelled: Made-it, Made it out Related: Made What does Made it mean? To become successful, rich or famous. Made it Synonyms: Blew up Example sentence: “He knew they made it when he won a Grammy.” Made it in songs: “Just only […]
Open up shop (phrase) Type: phrase, slang, idiom Pronunciation: /open-up-shop/ What does Open up shop mean? To sell drugs or establish a place for business. Example sentence: “We’re heading out west to open up shop.” Open up shop in songs: “And I’m goin’ straight to the top, watch how I open up shop” – Lil […]
Peace out (phrase) Type: slang, phrase, idiom, interjection Pronunciation: /pee-es-out/ What does Peace out mean? Goodbye; to go in peace. Peace out Synonyms: Deuces, Peace Example sentence: “Ima see you tomorrow. Peace out.“ Peace out in songs: “Peace out to the Nation, stay rugged and rough: – Q-Tip, Midnight. “You stuck on being hardcore, I chuck […]
Price on head (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /pryce-on-head/ Also known or spelled as: Price on his head What does Price on head mean? To offer a reward for the capture or murder of someone. Price on head Synonyms: Head hunt Example sentence: “The rapper was talking about putting a price on his head.“ […]
Slept on (phrase) Type: adjective, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /slept-on/ Related: Sleep, Sleeping What does Slept on mean? To get little to no attention for great work. Slept on Synonyms: Underrated Example sentence: “Back then i was slept on, now i’m mainstream.” Slept on in songs: “The most slept on in the game, don’t forget […]
The jig is up (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /tha-jig-is-up/ What does The jig is up mean? To catch someone in their lies or realize the games someone has been playing. Example sentence: “You can’t flex on me baby i already hit, the jig is up.” The jig is up in songs: “The jig […]
Toe tag (slang) Type: noun, verb, phrase, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /tow-tag/ Related: Toe taggin’ What does Toe tag mean? 1. A tag used to identify a dead body in the morgue (noun). 2. Murder (noun). 3. To kill someone (verb). Toe tag Synonyms: 187, Murk Example sentence: “The cops identified him by his toe tag.” […]
Under the radar (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom Pronunciation: /un-der-the-rad-er/ What does Under the radar mean? To be secretive and/or unnoticed. Under the radar Synonyms: Under the table, Lowkey, Discreet Example sentence: “He snuck in the club under the radar.“ Under the radar in songs: “Duckin’ and dodgin’, y’all camouflagin’ under the radar” – D Savage, […]
Under the table (phrase) Type: phrase, idiom Pronunciation: /un-der-the-table/ What does Under the table mean? To be done secretly and/or unnoticed. Under the table Synonyms: Under the radar, Lowkey, Discreet, Below the table Example sentence: “He made a lot of his money Under the table.“ Under the table in songs: “Niggas grimey’, be conniving’, do […]
Wayment (slang) Type: idiom, slang Pronunciation: /way-mint/ What does Wayment mean? Wait a minute. Wayment Synonyms: Hol’ up, Hold on Example sentence: “Wayment what did you just say to me?.” Wayment in songs: “Bet it’s trackers on your phone, Yeah, follow me, yeah, wayment, GPS another spot” – Isaiah Rashad, Why Worry. “Verified on google […]
Word of mouth (Idiom) Type: noun, idiom, slang Pronunciation: /word-of-mawth/ Also spelled or known as: Word-of-mouth What does Word of mouth mean? Something told to us or heard in person. Example sentence: “I heard about the album through word of mouth.” Word of mouth in songs: “Word around, word of mouth, word around town” – […]