💯 Deadass ➜ a New York #slang that means very serious or completely genuine #movie #english

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"Deadass" is a slang term that means "serious" or "honestly." It is often used in situations where someone wants to emphasize that they are telling the truth or expressing a genuine opinion.

The exact origins of "deadass" are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has been used in New York City slang since the 1990s. It may be a combination of the words "dead" and "serious," suggesting that someone is so serious that they are "dead serious."

"Deadass" has become popular in youth culture and is often used in social media and memes. It has also been used in hip hop music, particularly in the New York City area.

Credits:

- Someone Great (2019)
- Coming 2 America (2021)
- Get Hard (2015)
- Good Girls Get High (2018)
- Lottery Ticket (2010)
- Someone Great (2019)
- See You Yesterday (2019)
- High Flying Bird (2019)
- Inside Job (S01E08)

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