Period

To emphasize the end, as well as the validity, of a statement

or to strongly agree with someone else’s statement

Definition

Period, or pronounced by some, pee-ri-od-t, is meant to signify the end of a statement and sometimes even the end of a conversation. It is used to convey that the statement beforehand is true, and nothing more needs to be said otherwise. One can say it at the end of their own statement, or in response to someone else’s statement. In a way, it can demonstrate that our culture has become more stubborn, egotistical, and defensive. Period, leaves no room for argument or disagreement. It is simply, I’m right. End of Story.

Origin

According to Gaurdian.com, it originated in the “black, gay community and spread to the mainstream in the early 2020 on social media platforms such as Tiktok and Twitter”. Similarly, dictionary.com said, it originated within “Southern Black Gay Slang”.

Examples

“Professor Demartini is the funniest professor on campus, and that’s on period.”
Person A: “I just feel like it would make more sense if there was more student parking on campus”

Person B: “Periodt.”

“Women deserve the right to decide what to do with their bodies, period.”

Source Attributions

“Periodt Meaning: Definition, Use Cases by Teens, Examples - Mmguardian.” Guardian.com, https://www.mmguardian.com/teen-slang/periodt.
Lemoine, Alexa. “Periodt Meaning & Origin.” Dictionary.com, Dictionary.com, 19 Jan. 2021, https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/periodt/.
“2020 - Periodt Tickets - London.” OutSavvy, https://www.outsavvy.com/event/3942/2020-periodt-tickets.

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