Hail Mary (slang) Type: noun, slang, phrase Pronunciation: /hail-mae-ree/ Also spelled or known as: Hail-Mary What does Hail Mary mean? 1. A common Roman Catholic prayer. 2. A long pass done in football. 3. Taking a chance on something that’s a long shot but would be a high reward. Hail Mary Synonyms: Risk Example sentence: […]
PHRASES
Rap/Hip-Hop Phrases. Here’s a list of all the Phrases used by rappers in rap/hip-hop music and in the culture. Phrases on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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Hard in the paint Type: phrase, slang Pronunciation: /hard-in-d-paint/ Also spelled or known as: Hard in da paint Related: In the paint What does Hard in the paint mean? To work resiliently at something and give it your all. Hard in the paint Synonyms: Grind, Hustle Example sentence: “Sorry i couldn’t call earlier, i was […]
Having motion (slang) Type: phrases, slang Pronunciation: /have-in-moe-tion/ Also spelled or known as: Havin’ motion, Having-motion What does Having motion mean? To have momentum and accomplish things. Having motion synonyms: Moving Example sentence: “Yo, we’re really having motion these days..” Having motion in songs: “Having motion, I’m tryna sell bread” – Kodak Black, I Wish. […]
Heard it through the grapevine (phrase) Type: slang, phrase Pronunciation: /hurd-it-thru-the-grape-vine/ Related: Grapevine What does Heard it through the grapevine mean? To hear something through an informal or unofficial source. Heard it through the grapevine Synonyms: Little bird told me, Heard a rumor Example sentence: “Don’t let anyone know i told you i heard it […]
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 A Lick (slang) Type: verb, slang Pronunciation: /hit-ah-l-ick/ Related: Lick, Licks What does Hit A Lick mean? 1. To get a lot of money very quickly. 2. To benefit from a robbery. Hit A Lick Synonyms: Hit A Stain, Steal, Rob, Finesse, Juug, Pull a caper Example sentence: “Lets go to the Casino and […]
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 down the fort (phrase) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /hold-down-the-fort/ Related: Hold the fort down What does Hold down the fort mean? 1. To take care of and watch over your home or area while someone is gone. 2. To represent where you’re from. Hold down the fort Synonyms: Hold it down, Hold the fort […]
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” – […]
Hold ya head (phrase) Type: phrase Pronunciation: /hold-ya-head/ Also known as: hold your head What does Hold ya head mean? To stay sane through trivial and hard times. Hold ya head Synonyms: Keep going Example sentence: “Hold ya head kid. It is what it is, all will be fine soon.” Hold ya head in songs: […]
Holdin’ the fort down (slang) Type: noun, phrase, slang Pronunciation: /holdin’-the-fort-down/ Also spelled or known as: Holding the fort down Related: Holding down the fort, Hold the fort down, Hold down the fort What does Holdin’ the fort down mean? 1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone […]
Holding the fort down (slang) Type: noun, phrase, slang Pronunciation: /holding-the-fort-down/ Also spelled or known as: Holdin’ the fort down Related: Holding down the fort, Hold the fort down, Hold down the fort What does Holding the fort down mean? 1. To be taking care of and watching over your home or area while someone […]
Hood Rich (slang) Type: adjective, phrase, slang Pronunciation: /hoo-d-rich/ Also spelled: Hoodrich, Hood-rich Related: The Hood, Hood What does Hood Rich mean? 1. To have a lot of expensive materialistic things but still live in the hood. Hood Rich Synonyms: Boujee 2. To be rich from selling drugs in the town you’re from. Example sentence: […]