Snoop Dogg phrases and words in English

Snoop bars and West Coast ad-libs that drifted out of Tha Doggfather's discography and into global English. Drop one to instantly sound like you've been laid back since '93 — half-ironic in the group chat, half-serious on the dance floor.

24 phrases · meanings & example sentences

“Fo shizzle”

Means 'for sure' or 'absolutely.' Built on the 'izzle' code that swaps a word's ending for a Z-loaded one. Used today to agree to something, almost always half-ironically and rarely with a straight face.

"You coming to the BBQ Sunday?" "Fo shizzle."
Boss asked if the deck would be ready by Friday and I just said fo shizzle. Probably should have said yes.
She replied 'fo shizzle' to the wedding invite. I'm taking it as a yes.

“Drop it like it's hot”

To get rid of something fast and without hesitation — a job, a bad habit, a relationship. Used for anything you cut the instant it stops serving you.

She found out he still followed his ex on a burner. Dropped him like it's hot.
Got a better offer from the other agency on Monday morning. Dropped my notice like it's hot.
Realised the milk in the fridge expired three weeks ago. Dropped it like it's hot.

“Laid back”

Relaxed, easygoing, low-stress — the opposite of uptight or Type A. Describes a calm, unbothered attitude toward life or work, the no-pressure energy that hustle culture forgot.

His whole pitch was Hawaiian shirt, AirPods in, feet on the desk. Way too laid back for a Series A.
She turned up to the wedding in linen and flip-flops. Laid back bride core.
Three deadlines this week and he's playing chess in the park. Genuinely laid back.

“OG”

Short for 'original gangster,' now used for the earliest or most authentic version of anything — a veteran who's been around since the start. A badge of respect for being first.

Started watching this band before they had a Wikipedia page. Full OG.
He still uses the OG TweetDeck layout. Refuses to update.
She's been on the team since the first office had no chairs. Total OG.

“Pour one out”

To pay quiet respect to something or someone lost — originally tipping a little drink onto the ground for absent friends. Now used, often half-jokingly, for anything retired or discontinued.

MySpace officially gone forever. Pour one out.
Local pub closing after 47 years. Pouring one out tonight.
Found out my favourite chocolate bar got discontinued. Pour one out.

“Holla at me”

'Holla' means to call, text, or message someone. 'Holla at me' is a casual 'hit me up' or 'get in touch' — low-stakes, whenever you're free.

If you make it to Lisbon next month, holla at me — I know a place.
Recruiter ended the email with 'holla at me.' Took it as a yes.
He left the meeting with 'holla at me on the doc.' Couldn't take it seriously.

“Mind on my money”

Fully focused, locked in, not to be distracted. Used for any heads-down moment when nothing matters but the goal — no calls, no replies, only the work.

Three tabs open, headphones in, on the laptop until the funding round closes. Mind on my money.
She left the WhatsApp group, deleted Twitter, and started invoicing. Mind on my money.
He skipped the party to ship the launch. Mind on my money, no apologies.

“Bling”

Flashy, glittery, expensive things — jewellery, watches, anything that catches the light. Onomatopoeia for the sparkle off a diamond, now everyday English for showy luxury.

Showed up to the school run in full bling — sunglasses, gold hoops, the Cartier.
His new website is pure bling. Animated gold logo on the landing page.
Christmas tree this year is all bling, no taste, exactly how she wanted it.

“Roll up”

To arrive somewhere, usually with style or attitude. Implies a conspicuous entrance — the people already there are now looking at you.

He rolled up to the dinner party with a bottle of mezcal and zero context.
She rolled up an hour late, sunglasses on, with the dog. No one minded.
Roll up at 9 — I'll save you a seat at the bar.

“Up in smoke”

Vanished, ruined, or fallen apart — plans, savings, a relationship. Used for anything that disappears suddenly after you'd counted on it.

Saved for three years, then the rate hike. Down payment up in smoke.
Spent the whole afternoon on the draft, didn't hit save. Up in smoke.
Their reunion tour got cancelled the morning of the first show. Up in smoke.

“G'd up”

Dressed sharp and put-together, in your full A-game outfit from head to toe. Used for anyone who showed up looking polished and knew exactly what they were doing.

She walked into the gallery G'd up — silk suit, hair done, no smile.
He turned up to the school reunion G'd up like it was Cannes.
Whole team G'd up for the pitch in matching navy. Felt like a music video.

“Chillin'”

Relaxing, taking it easy, doing nothing in particular. A West Coast staple and now everyday English — the default answer to 'what are you up to?'

"What are you doing this weekend?" "Nothing, just chillin'."
Found him chillin' on the sofa two hours after the deadline passed.
We were chillin' by the river all afternoon — no plans, no phones.

“Keep it real”

To stay honest and authentic, without pretending or showing off. A way to tell someone to be genuine, or to praise them for already being it.

She kept it real in the meeting and told them the deadline was impossible.
I love that he keeps it real — no fake compliments, ever.
Keep it real with me: did you actually like the food or not?

“Peep this”

A heads-up to pay attention — 'check this out' or 'notice what I'm about to show you.' Used to draw someone in before sharing something worth noticing.

Peep this — the boss always agrees right before she says no.
Peep this, I found a shortcut that saves twenty minutes.
He doesn't talk much, but he peeps everything in the room.

“Homie”

A close friend, someone from your inner circle you trust completely — a real one, not just an acquaintance. West Coast slang that's now everyday shorthand for your people.

He drove four hours to help me move with no questions asked. That's my homie.
Introduced her to the team as 'my homie from uni' and the formality just melted away.
"Who's coming Friday?" "Just the homies, nothing fancy."

“Bounce”

To leave or head out, usually casually and without much warning. 'Let's bounce' is the low-key way to say it's time to go.

Party died down around midnight so we decided to bounce.
She read one bad number in the meeting and bounced before the Q&A.
"You staying for dessert?" "Nah, I gotta bounce, early start."

“Ride or die”

Someone loyal enough to stick with you through anything — the friend or partner who shows up no matter how bad it gets. A badge of total, unconditional loyalty.

She's been my ride or die since we were broke and sharing one bus pass.
Every founder needs a ride-or-die co-founder for the 2am crises.
He sat in the hospital waiting room all night. Absolute ride or die.

“Lay low”

To keep a low profile and stay out of sight for a while — avoiding attention, drama, or trouble until things calm down.

After the project blew up he laid low and skipped the office party.
I'm laying low this weekend — no plans, no people, just rest.
She laid low online for a month after the post went viral.

“Straight up”

Directly and honestly, without softening it. Used to say something bluntly or to confirm something is 100% genuine — can open a statement or close a question.

Straight up, the meeting could have been an email.
Asked him straight up if he liked the pitch and he said no. Respect.
She walked in, said 'straight up, I quit,' and left. No drama.

“Game recognize game”

Talented or experienced people can spot others with the same qualities. Said when someone skilled acknowledges another skilled person — a mutual nod of respect.

He walked into the pitch and immediately understood what I was doing. Game recognize game.
She spotted the strongest player in the room within ten minutes. Game recognize game.
Two chefs in a kitchen, no words needed. Game recognize game.

“What's crackin'”

A casual greeting meaning 'what's happening?' or 'how's it going?' — the relaxed way of saying hi when you want to keep the vibe easy.

Slid into his DMs with 'what's crackin'' and he actually replied.
"What's crackin'?" "Not much, just surviving the week."
Walked into the meeting with 'what's crackin'' and half the room smiled.

“You feel me?”

A check-in asking 'do you get what I mean?' or 'are you with me?' More personal than 'you know?' — it's asking for real understanding, not just confirmation.

I'm not saying quit, I'm saying take a breath before you decide. You feel me?
He finished the pitch and added 'you feel me?' — the whole room nodded.
She explained why she was leaving, then ended with 'you feel me?' There was nothing left to say.

“Represent”

To show up strongly for your group, city, or values — being a worthy ambassador for what you're part of. A call to bring your best and make your people proud.

She was the only one from her town at the conference. She went in ready to represent.
Represent at the pitch — everyone's watching how we handle this.
When you're the first hire from your country in the team, you feel the pressure to represent.

“Real talk”

A signal that what follows is 100% honest and unfiltered — no performance, no softening. Said before or after a blunt truth to make clear you mean it.

Real talk, the product isn't ready but I know you need this shipped.
She said 'real talk — you need to take a week off.' I took the week.
Real talk: we all thought the pivot was a bad idea from the start.