A chill, laid-back AAVE greeting that asks 'what's going on?' without really needing an answer.
A chill, laid-back AAVE greeting that asks 'what's going on?' without really needing an answer. It's less a question and more a vibe-check — the kind of thing you say when you roll up on your crew and want everyone to know you're in a good mood. 'What it be' carries that same easy energy as 'what's good' or 'what's poppin', just with a slightly older-school flavor that gives it undeniable cool.
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(slang, African American Vernacular English) A casual greeting.
African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) slang, popularised in hip-hop and urban communities in the late 1990s–2000s. A superlative of approval, meaning something is outstanding, elite, or the absolute best — equivalent to 'the bomb' or 'the GOAT.' Often used after a successful stunt, song, or play.
(euphemistic, informal, also, AAVE) What the hell.
AAVE and urban slang phrase meaning to party hard, go all out, or make the most of an occasion — essentially telling someone to have the best possible time. Used as an enthusiastic imperative or affirmation. It can also mean to handle a task with maximum effort or style. The phrase is broadly positive and celebratory, typically heard at parties, before going out, or in hype-up conversation. Widely used in hip-hop culture and Black American social contexts.
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(AAVE, uncommon) What's up? What's going on?.
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