Hip Hop Vocabulary

verb to complain or argue about something in a persistent or annoying way

• The two companies have been beefing over the ownership rights of the intellectual property.
• I heard that John and Mark have been beefing about who gets to use the company car on Fridays.
• Why are you always beefing with your brother about the TV remote?
• The political parties have been beefing for months leading up to the election.

adjective genuine or authentic

adverb used to emphasize that something is true or genuine

preposition used to indicate the purpose or reason for something

• The data analysis results are accurate, for real.
• Are you coming to the party tonight for real?
• I can't believe he actually did that, for real!
• Her dedication to the cause is for real, she never gives up.

noun A derogatory term used to describe a white person who adopts aspects of African American culture, often in a manner perceived as inauthentic or offensive.

• The term 'wigger' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.
• I overheard some kids using the term 'wigger' at the park yesterday.
• Some people use 'wigger' as a slang term to describe a white person who adopts aspects of hip-hop culture.
• The use of the term 'wigger' can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and divisions within society.

noun a lie or exaggeration

verb to lie or exaggerate

• The witness denied cappin' during the court proceedings.
• Stop cappin' about how much money you have, we all know the truth.
• She's always cappin' about her new job, but I heard she got fired.
• Don't worry, I'm not cappin' when I say I'll always be there for you.

noun a severe beating or physical attack

• The victim of the assault suffered a severe beatdown.
• I heard there was a crazy beatdown at the party last night.
• Those guys got a serious beatdown after starting a fight.
• The team received a beatdown in the championship game.

verb an action word that expresses an occurrence or a state of being

• Please refrain from running your mouth during the meeting.
• Don't run your mouth about things you don't understand.
• Stop running your mouth, it's annoying.
• She always runs her mouth, but never takes action.

verb to be completely honest or real

adjective describing the act of being authentic or genuine

pronoun referring to the subject of staying true to oneself

• It is important to always be honest and keep it 100 in all your business dealings.
• Hey man, just keep it 100 with me and tell me the truth.
• I always keep it 100 with my friends, no matter what.
• When it comes to expressing your feelings, it's best to just keep it 100 and be genuine.

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'fosho' is used as a colloquial adverb meaning 'for sure' or 'definitely'

• Certainly, I will attend the meeting tomorrow, fosho.
• Hey, want to grab some pizza for dinner tonight? Fosho!
• I'm down to go to the concert, fosho.
• His dedication to his work is solid as a rock, fosho.

noun a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

• I would like to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled, word up.
• Hey, just wanted to let you know the party is at my place tonight, word up.
• Yo, word up, that new album is fire!
• Sometimes you just have to trust your instincts and go for it, word up.

noun a person or individual

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The board members decided to vote down with the current CEO.
• I'm totally down with Sarah joining our group for the project.
• I can't believe you're still down with that guy after what he did.
• She's always down with her best friend, no matter what.

noun a slang term for something that is cool or impressive

• The presentation went smoothly without any shizzle.
• I can't believe you got that job, that's the good shizzle!
• Let's go out and get into some shizzle tonight.
• She's always on top of her game, handling her business like a shizzle.

adjective describing someone who is very excited or hyped up, often due to alcohol or drugs

• The party was lively and everyone seemed to be in high spirits.
• The party was so turnt last night, we were dancing all night long.
• Last night's party was lit, everyone was turnt.
• The energy in the room was so contagious, it was like the whole place was turnt up.

noun a slang term for a close friend or companion

• I invited my childhood homie to the formal dinner party.
• Hey homie, let's grab some pizza and chill tonight.
• Me and my homie are hitting up the club tonight.
• My trusty old guitar is like a homie that never lets me down.

noun a slang term used to describe something as being crazy or ridiculous

• The situation at hand is quite unconventional and seems to be wiggity wack.
• Dude, that party was wiggity wack!
• This homework assignment is wiggity wack, I don't understand any of it.
• Her dance moves were so wiggity wack, it was like she had no bones in her body.

adjective describing a type of music that combines elements of hip-hop and electronic music

• The new music genre, hiptronic, blends elements of hip hop and electronic music.
• I love listening to hiptronic music at parties.
• That hiptronic beat is fire!
• Her dance moves were so fluid, like she was in perfect sync with the hiptronic rhythm.