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ate that up
What does ate that up mean?
Nailed a performance, look, or task flawlessly.
"She ate that up and left no crumbs."
Origin
An emphatic extension of ate, from ballroom and AAVE slang meaning to do something flawlessly.
Frequently asked questions
What does ate that up mean?
It means someone did something exceptionally well and left nothing to criticise.
What does left no crumbs mean?
It means they did it so perfectly there was nothing left to critique.
What does ate that up mean on TikTok?
On TikTok it praises a flawless look or performance.
Where did ate come from?
It comes from ballroom and AAVE slang for doing something flawlessly.
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