Aave
bet
What does bet mean?
An affirmation meaning "okay", "sure" or "it's a deal". Can also signal confident agreement to a challenge.
""Meet at eight?" "Bet.""
Origin
From AAVE, extending the gambling sense of "bet" into general agreement.
Frequently asked questions
What does "bet" mean?
An affirmation meaning "okay", "sure" or "it's a deal". Can also signal confident agreement to a challenge.
How do you use "bet" in a sentence?
For example: ""Meet at eight?" "Bet.""
Where does "bet" come from?
From AAVE, extending the gambling sense of "bet" into general agreement.
Is "bet" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "bet" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. An affirmation meaning "okay", "sure" or "it's a deal". Can also signal confident agreement to a challenge.
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