Y | The Street Talk Dictionary

year

1. a witty and playful way to threaten someone with a physical beating. (var. I'll plant my foot so far up your ass you'll swear I was a farmer)

your ass out

1. a witty way to respond to an empty threat [used to exude confidence that one will win a physical confrontation with the one issuing the empty threat].

ya ass is grass

1. a witty way to tell someone he/she is in trouble [also used to taunt or intimidate one's opponent].

"When you get over here, ya ass is grass."

ya dam skippy

1. a matter of fact way to agree or affirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate as to what one means. (var. you dam skippy)

ya dig?

1. an enthusiastic way to ask someone does he/she understand or relate to what you are saying.

2. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate. (var. ya na'mean?, ya heard?, ya heard me?, ya un'stand? )

"As long as you bring it back I'm cool, ya dig?

ya heart may belong to Jesus, but ya ass belongs to me

1. a witty way to taunt or intimidate one's opponent.

2. a term used to inform someone he/she is in or about to get in trouble with you [also used when you have one at a disadvantage].

Yack

1. Cognac brand alcohol.

yap

1. to talk [usually about things one is not supposed to talk about]. See also: run mouth

"Them catz be yappin' like broads." "Stop yappin' and listen."

yap

1. to take someone's possessions through the use of force; to rob someone.

"They tried to yap my man at the club."

yardy

1. someone of Jamaican decent. (var. [a] yard mon)

"One of my best friends was a yardy." "Do you know the yard mon, Frenchy?"

yay

1. a covert way to refer to cocaine. (var. yay-o, yay-yo) See also: blow, candy

"You hafta get out my house with that yay."

Yay area

1. the San Francisco Bay area. (var. [the] Bay area)

"Most catz from the Yay area, on that player sh**."

yeah high/tall/big

1. a term used to describe the approximate height or weight of something or someone.

"Last time I seen you, you was only yeah tall."

yeah right

1. a playful or sarcastic way to express doubt and/or suspicion about something one is trying to convince you of.

"You lost your keys, yeah right."

yeast

1. baking soda [the main ingredient added to powder cocaine to produce crack cocaine].

yeast up

1. to give someone a false sense of confidence; to flatter falsely; to stroke one's ego.

"I remember you tried to yeast me up when I first met you."

yell like a bit**

1. to yell, scream, or holler extremely loud [for a male sometimes at a high pitch]. (var. [to] scream/holla like a [lil] bit**)

"Shut up, cause we heard you yellin' like a bit**."

yes man

1. one who will agree with anything someone says even when he/she knows that person is lying or doesn't know what he/she is talking about.

"It seems to me all you lookin' for is a yes man."

Y. 0.

1. Yonkers, N.Y.

Yo

1. a term of endearment among friends; friend.

"Whassup Yo?" "I'm not tellin' you again Yo." "Did you bring that Yo?"

Yo

1. an enthusiastic way to get someone's attention [oft en in an attempt to alert them].

"Yo, watch where you goin'." "Yo yo yo, don't bring that in here."

Yo what up son?

1. a hip way to greet a male friend or family member.

2. a hip way to inquire about a male's well being/welfare [usually when he looks bothered or feeling down].

you a bad man

1. a playful or sarcastic way to tell someone he/she is courageous and/or daring.

2. a term used to mock someone making an outrageous claim. (var. youse a bad man)

"You a bad man, if you told'er that."

you a goffer, cause you'll go for anything

1. a term used to reprimand someone for being so gullible, foolish, and easily taken advantage of.

you a payer I'm a playa

1. a witty way to dismiss a male's boast of being a ladies man meaning to suggest that he pays women to be intimate with him.

you ain't gonna kill nothin', let nothin' die

1. new school a term used to dismiss someone's tough talk and/or verbal threats.

2. a way to tell someone he/she is not as tough as he/she thinks or want people to think.

you ain't know?

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate [also used to exude confidence]. (var. you don't know?, you don't know you better ask somebody)

you ain't never lie

1. a term used to express being in agreement with someone's point or assessment.

2. a way to say, "you're right", or "I agree with you".

"You ain't never lie, cause Shortie do have a bad attitude."

you all that?

1. a term used to question someone's overrated opinion of his/her self-worth or his/her conceitedness. (var. you think you all that? [now?])

"Oh, you think you all that cause you got a new whip?"

you beat

1. a playful or sarcastic way to inform someone that he/she has been suckered, tricked, or conned out of something and there's nothing that he/she can do about it.

"All I can tell you is you beat Dawg."

you best believe…

1. a term used in prelude to making a matter of fact statement or empty threat [usually when wanting to convey seriousness].

"You best believe she ain't coming back in here." "You best believe I'mma get my money."

you better say I did

1. a matter fact way to respond to someone who asks you did you do something that you already done.

2. a way to say "do you [even] have to ask?".

you bumped ya head

1. a term used to express shock, surprise, and/or disbelief with one's actions or thoughts. (var. you [musta/done] fell down and bumped ya head)

"Come on man, you musta bumped ya head thinkin' I'mma pay that much for that."

you can talk ya ass off

1. a playful or sarcastic way to say, "I don't care what you say", "you can say what you want", or "you can talk all you want" [when one is steadfast in his/her belief that he/she is right or not convinced]. (var. you can talk all you want, you can talk „til ya mouth catch on fire )

"You can talk ya ass off, I know who I saw."

you can't eat/talk with dirt/rocks in ya mouth

1. a term used to warn someone that something he/she is doing can get him/her killed when that person is trying to convince you that the danger is worth the risk.

"You can say all you want to, but you can't eat with dirt in ya mouth."

you can't get with this

1. a playful or sarcastic way to tease or taunt someone about not having the ability to compete against you or not having what it takes to convince you to have an intimate relationship.

"Stop playin' cause you know you can't get with this."

you can't play dead

1. a playful or sarcastic way to mock one's claim of being able to play something extremely well.

"I seen you play, and you can't play dead."

you can't see me

1. a playful or sarcastic way to tease or taunt someone about not having the ability to compete against you. (var. you couldn't see me with x-ray vision)

"I'm not gonna waste my time, cause you can't see me."

you could sell sand at the beach

1. a term used to praise someone for having a unique gift for convincing others of things that aren't true. (var. you could sell cows milk/Eskimos ice)

you couldn't shake me in a earthquake

1. a way to tease or taunt someone for not having the ability to get away from you.

you crazy?

1. a enthusiastic way to express surprise, shock, or disbelief with one's claims or statements.

2. a term used to disagree adamantly. (var. you gots to be crazy!)

"You crazy, why you bring her here?" "Go back and get them, you crazy?"

you dead right

1. a sarcastic way to agree with someone [even if you don't agree] for the sake of an arguement.

"You dead right, I shouldn't even had said nothin' to him."

you dead wrong

1. a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand someone for being spiteful.

you don't hafta lie to kick it

1. a term used to inform someone that he/she doesn't have to make up things in an attempt to fit in or to be friends with you.

you don't have it in you

1. a playful or sarcastic way to tease or taunt someone for not having the courage and/or the ability to back up his/her claims or tough talk.

you don't hear me though (pron. dough)

1. new school a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's claim, boast, or position leaving no room for doubt or debate [used in an attempt to get someone to take you serious].

you don't know me like that

1. a sarcastic way to respond to someone's misplaced assessment, statement, or prediction pertaining to one's personal business and affairs [usually used dismissively and when offended].

"You don't know what I'm gonna do cause you don't know me like that." "Hold up, first of all you don't know me like that."

you don't wanna put nothin' on that

1. a term used to prod or challenge someone to a bet or wager. (var. you don't wanna bet nothin')

you ain't/not ready for this

1. a nonchalant way to dismiss someone's challenge, empty threats or tough talk he/she is using to prod you into a confrontation. (var. [stop fakin'] you don't want none)

you feelin' froggy?

1. a witty way to challenge someone to make the first move when he/she is acting like he/she wants to fight you. (var. [if] you feel like a frog … leap/a glass … break)

you got all the sense

1. a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand and/or chastise someone for thinking he/she is smarter than you or "slicker" than you [usually used after catching someone trying to out "slick" yo u]. (var. you think you got all the sense)

"Boy, you got all the sense, now you really not going with us."

you got game

1. a term used to acknowledge someone's attempt to con, deceive, or sucker you after you catch him/her in the act or after you figured out the plot.

"One thing I can say about you is, you got game."

you got life f**ked up

1. a matter of fact way to tell someone he/she has the wrong idea or concept of how things should go [usually used when reprimanding someone for having a negative or self-destructive attitude or behavior].

"You got life f**ked up if you think I'm payin' for this." "I'm not goin' nowhere, you got life f**ked up."

you got me?

1. a way to ask someone if he/she will cover for you, grant you your request, or assume responsibility for something on your behalf.

"Let me know Dawg, you got me?"

you got me f**ked up

1. new school a matter of fact way to say "you have me mixed up/confused with someone else" when someone has mistaken your character to be soft, easily fooled, taken advantage of, manipulated, or conned. (var. you got me f**kd up/confused with somebody else/the next man/one of your females)

you got more balls than a blind gunfighter

1. new school a witty way to praise someone for being daring, courageous, or brave.

you got more game than Parker Bros.

1. a term used to acknowledge one's unique ability to lie convincingly [also used when one feels he/she has been conned or lied to]. (var. you got more game than the NBA)

you got that beat

1. a term used to boost one's confidence about being better than his/her opponent.

"Don't worry about that, you got that beat." "I seen it too, but you got that beat."

you got that comin'

1. a way to assure or reassure someone that he/she is going to get what he/she has coming without hassle or delay.

"Don't even worry about that you got that comin'."

you gots to be in it, to win it

1. a term used to encourage someone to give something a try and/or to participate in something.

you gotta have a rabbits foot stuck up your ass

1. a witty way to tell someone he/she is very lucky. (var. you musta been born with a rabbit's foot stuck up your ass)

you grown get ya own

1. a witty way to respond to someone who asking you to give him/her some of something [usually cigarettes]. you have your whole life to be stupid, why you wanna start

you illin', I'm chillin'

1. a term used in response to someone who is accusing you of "illin'" [causing an unpleasant scene or being disruptive].

you in everything but a hearse/casket

1. a witty way to reprimand someone for being nosy and/or giving his/her unwanted advise or opinion about a matter that doesn't concern him/her.

you jigglin' baby

1. a term used to compliment and/or give praise to a female for looking good or accomplishing something. (var. you got it goin' on)

you just bumpin' ya gums

1. a term used to dismiss someone's tough talk and/or threats. (var. you just runnin' ya mouth/ talkin' to hear yaself talk)

you just talkin' cause you got a mouth

1. a sarcastic way to dismiss someone who is making no sense at all in his/her attempt to get his/her point across.

you keep cryin' what the baby gonna do?

1. a playful or sarcastic way to taunt someone who's complaining to you [us ually about you being unfair].

you know how it goes

1. a term used to point out that one is already familiar with the procedure or situation. (var. you know how it go/it is, you know the deal/the dealy/the dealy-o/the dealin's)

"This the second time, so you know how it goes."

you know how we do

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's commitment and trust to a friend/friendship. (var. you know how we do it/get down/kick it)

"Here take the car, you know how we do it."

you know it

1. a term used to affirm or reaffirm one's position, claim, or thought leaving no room for doubt or debate.

2. a term used to express being in agreement or able to relate with someone's position, claim, or thought. (var. you know that's right, you know this/that, you know it like a poet)

you know my style

1. a term used to boast about having a outstanding reputation or unique way of doing things.

"You know my style Dawg." "Shortie can't front cause she know my style."

you know what it is

1. a term used to tease or taunt one's opponent when your winning is inevitable. (var. you know what this is)

you know what this is

1. a term used to inform someone that he/she is about to robbed [used in holdup situations]. (var. you know what this is you seen it on t.v. and you heard it on the radio)

"Don't look surprised, you know what this is."

you move any slower, you'll be standin' still

1. a witty way to reprimand someone for moving too slow.

you more confused than three blind mice in a cheese factory

1. a witty way to reprimand someone for not being able to make up his/her mind.

you must be out your rabbit ass mind

1. a playful or sarcastic way to respond to someone who says something that is stupid, ridiculous, or outrageous [often used to respond to one's off handed suggestion].

2. a term used to say "no" or express being in disagreement. (var. you must be smokin'/stupid/on dope or dog food)

you only sayin'/said it cause it's true

1. a boastful and conceited way to accept a compliment, praise, or recognition.

you pretty, pretty ugly

1. a witty way to insult someone's looks. you rather run through hell with gasoline draws on [than mess/

you short

1. a playful or sarcastic way to tell someone he/she has been cheated, taken advantage of, or deceived.

2. a term used to inform someone that he/she is too late or missed out on an opportunuty.

you slicker than goose grease

1. a witty way to praise someone for having the unique ability to out wit someone or lie convincingly. (var. you slicker than an oil spill)

you slower than a car wash on a rainy day

1. new school a witty way to criticize someone for moving too slow. (var. you slower than a one arm painter/a turtle on crutches)

you smokin'?!

1. a witty way to question someone's actions, thoughts, or behavior when that person does or says something que stionable. (var. you smokin')

"You smokin', I never said that."

you so petty, you'd steal the butter off a blind man's biscuit

1. a witty way to reprimand or criticize someone for being extremely petty, unscrupulo us, or deceiving.

you sound stupid

1. a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand someone for saying something stupid, ridiculous, or unbelievable. (var. you sound like a fool/like you look … [stupid])

"I'm not goin' in there, you sound stupid."

you still got milk on your breath

1. a term used to dismiss someone as being too young. (var. you still suckin' on a titty)

you sweeter than bear meat

1. a witty way to tease or taunt someone for being gullible, easy to beat, or manipulate. (var. you sweet like a marshmallow treat) See also: sweet

you the man

1. a term used to praise or congratulate a male.

2. a sarcastic way to mock someone's authority [usually when that person is trying to exert his/her authority].

you the man, I'm just a fan

1. a modest way to reflect the praise, recognition, or congratulations back to the person who is giving them to you.

you think I got stupid stamped on my forehead?

1. a witty way to express suspicion or doubt as to one's truthfulness.

you think you the sh**

1. a term used to reprimand someone for acting conceited or extremely self- centered. (var. you think you the sh**s/all that/got it goin' on/like that)

"You think you the sh** cause you got a new car?" you trippin' harder than a one legged girl in a double-dutch

you wanna box or kick rocks?

1. a witty way to ask someone if he/she wants to fight or leave.

you wasn't arrested, you was rescued

1. a term prisoners use to tease other prisoners about their physical condition when they first arrived in the prison as being haggard and unkempt compared to their present physical condition groomed and rested.

you worryin' about the wrong thing

1. new school a playful or sarcastic way to reprimand someone for giving his/her unwanted and unsolicited advise or opinion about your personal affairs.

2. a term used to say, "mind your business", "keep your opinion/advice to yourself".

you wouldn't beat a egg for breakfast

1. a witty way to dismiss someone's tough talk and/or verbal threats.

2. a way to tell someone he/she isn't as as tough as he/she thinks or wants people to think. (var. you wouldn't throw rice in a wedding/water at a pool party/play dead in a murder movie)

you wrong as all out doors

1. a term used to reprimand someone for being spiteful, mean, and/or cruel. (var. you wronger than two left shoes)

"You hurt her feelin's Dawg, you wrong as all out doors."

you'd tell somethin'

1. a sarcastic way to tell someone he/she would cooperate with the police if caught doing something wrong [usually because that person is always acting scared or hesitant]. (var. you'll tell somethin')

"I have a strong feelin' you'd tell somethin' in a minute."

young

1. a piece of clothing that is too small for the person wearing it. (var. [something that looks] young on [someone])

"Take that young ass jacket off.""That sweater is madd young on you."

young boy

1. a female's younger then her lover.

"She found her a new young boy."

young boy

1. a way to refer to one's younger friend.

"My young boy posed to meet us here later."

youngin'

1. a way to address someone who is clearly younger than you. (var. youngster, young buck) See also: jit

"Watch the way you talk to me youngin'." your breath [smell] so bad, you can smell it when ya mouth

you may get

1. a witty way to tease someone about not giving him/her something he/she wants.

your mouth ain't no prayer book/bible

1. a term used to express suspicion and/or doubt that someone is telling you the truth no matter how hard he/she tries to convince you.

your mouth movin' but you ain't sayin' nothin'

1. a term used to dismiss one's tough talk and/or verbal threats [also used to show one isn't intimidated].

your name must be doo-doo cause you play like some sh**

1. a witty way to negatively criticize one's performance during some form of competition. (var. you some cut/sh**/stir fried sh**)

your name must be Keith, cause you always sweatin' somebody

1. a witty way to tease someone for being annoying and pestering in his/her attempt to pursue an intimate relationship with someone.

yuck mouth

1. extremely bad breath.

"Before you talk to me, you need to get rid of that yuck mouth." Z