the DOPE! DICTIONARY
YOUR GUIDE TO KEEPIN’ IT REAL WHEN COMMUNICATING LIKE BACK IN THE DAY
All That And A Bag Of Chips
Used to describe something that is amazing. Like, actually so good. Like, every single thing on our menu.
As if
No way. Not in a million years. Used interchangeably with “Whatever!” Appropriate response to when someone states that DOPE! does not have the best ramen in Cincinnati.
Back in the day
Describing a personal time reference to the past. “When I was…” or “Remember when…” . i.e. Back in the day before DOPE! created ramen.
BOOYAH!
When a feeling of overwhelming excitement comes over you that no other word in the English language can express your exuberance.
BUGG’N
Freaking out about something that doesn’t need to be freaked out over.
CHILL’N
Relaxing. You’re doing good. You’re sipping on a Gambei Punch enjoying some DOPE! dumplings with your homeys.
CRIB
Someone’s place. Their abode. Where they live and sleep. You and your crew grab DOPE! Asian Street Fare to go and take it back to your crib.
Damn Skippy
That’s right! You know it!
Dawg
A friend. An acquaintance.
Dead presidents
Slang term for money (reference to pictures of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin et.al. on paper or coined currency).
DOPE
Synonomous with fly, cool, and great. Also refers to the best Asian food you will ever eat.
I’m down with that
That sounds good with me. Appropriate response to when anyone says “let’s go to have the best ramen, dumplings and street food at DOPE!”
DUDE!
Expression used at the beginning of an exclamation or a question for dramatic effect. i.e. Dude! You gotta try these DOPE! Wings.
DUH!
It’s obvious. Used a express disbelief that someone did not know something.
Fly
Cool, good, fun. If it’s fly, it must be DOPE! The dancers on In Living Color weren’t called Fly Girls because they could levitate.
HElla
Emphatic word used in place of “really” or “very.” You will encounter this word a lot here.
Home Skillet
Your best friend and closest confidant. The person you count on and trust above all others. That brother from another mother that brings you some DOPE! Asian Street Fare without being asked.
Homey / Homeslice
A buddy.
Know what I mean?
Used at the end of a statement to get people to agree with you.
MAD
Adjective meaning very, a lot; shows extremism.
Not So Much
"umm...try again" "not cool" lame or bad idea. Your friend wants to go to that other ramen joint? Not so much.
O.G.
Short for "original gangsta"; refer to “Old School”
Oh Snap!
Used to communicate a situation that is surprising and leaves everyone in a state of total disbelief.
Old School
Old-fashioned, old style, etc. Usually a term of respect for the past greats of whatever discipline you're talking about.
Peace Out
Bye,
phat!
Cool, awesome, hip.
Props
Kudos, credit. Shortened version of the word propers, as in giving someone their proper respect. Often used with "Mad" as in “Mad Props”.
Sick
Interesting, exciting, new.
Snaps
To give someone "Snaps" is like to give someone "Props"
SUP
Shorthand saying of "Wassup"
Sweet
Cool, awesome.
Tight
Great, The Best, Dopest
Trippin’
Used to call out someone who is acting a fool. For example, when someone incorrectly states that DOPE! does not have the best ramen in Cincinnati, They be trippin’.
Whatever!
Utter dismissal of an incorrect and non-factual statement. See also “As If”.
What’s the 4-1-1?
We’re not even sure what would happen if you dialed 4-1-1 today. 4-1-1 refers to information, gossip, what’s going on.
WORD
It is understood. It is agreed. DOPE! dishes the best ramen in the city. Word!
YO
Hello.
yadda yadda yadda
Often used to make a long story short, leaving out uncomfortable details. My boyfriend thinks he likes that other ramen place better. YADDA YADDA YADDA. He’s not my boyfriend anymore.