Southern US slang is sweet as pecan pie and twice as rich. These folks turned politeness into an art form where "bless your heart" can be the nicest or the meanest thing you ever heard.
Janna
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United States
"I know that's right. Basically a different way to express your strong agreement, similar to, you know, say it louder or whatnot. An example would be, damn, a whole free buffet? I know that's right."
Haley
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United States
"That food was bussin. I need another plate. Bussin means extremely good, like really yummy, or like especially with food, especially with food or drinks or something like that. I'm from the United States. I'm American."
Michael
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United States
"Turnt is a word to describe something as being turned up. It can refer to the volume of music or even an individual's energy. Example, yo, I've never been to New York before, but this place is turnt."
Michael
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United States
"Ya mean is slang for you know what I mean. It is said when inquiring if someone agrees with you. For example, I really liked her style. She had a cool demeanor. Yeah, ya mean?"
Michael
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United States
"Yes, sir, is a combination of the word yes and sir. It is used when responding to someone with an absolute yes in an exciting manner. Hey, the Stevie Wonder tickets came in. We're going to the show. Yes, sir, it's going to be a great night."
I know that's right
Means strong agreement, approval, or a yes so loud it almost becomes applause. People drop it when someone says exactly what needed saying or when good news lands right in their lap. It feels warmer than a plain yes because it carries rhythm, attitude, and that little sparkle of being fully on board.
Turnt
Turnt means turned all the way up, full of hype, noise, and live energy. You can say a person is turnt, but also a party, a crowd, a song, even a whole room when the vibe's going crazy in a fun way. It's usually more about excitement than pure mess, even if things can get a little loose once everybody catches fire.
Ya Mean
A clipped, casual way of saying you know what I mean. People toss ya mean at the end of a point to make sure you're with them, catching the drift, nodding along, all that. It's less a full question and more a quick little vibe check to keep the convo rolling.
Yessir
A hyped-up way to say yes when plain yeah just feels too skinny for the moment. Yessir comes with energy, confidence, and a little bit of sauce. People throw it out when they're fully locked in, backing the plan, or reacting to good news that deserves more than a flat reply.
Bussin
Used when something is insanely good, especially food. If a meal’s got everybody going quiet, licking sauce off their fingers, or diving in for seconds, it’s bussin. It spread from AAVE into mainstream internet slang, and now people use it for other stuff too, but food is still its home turf. If you say bussin bussin, you mean ridiculously good.