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certi
What does certi mean?
Short for "certified," used to confirm something is legit, guaranteed, or definitely happening. Saying "certi" affirms a fact or plan.
"We're linking later, certi."
Origin
From Multicultural London English, "certi" is a clipping of "certified," used to confirm or vouch for something. It spread through UK rap, grime, and London youth speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does certi mean?
Certi means certified — that something is legit, confirmed, or definitely true.
Where did certi come from?
It's a clipping of "certified" from Multicultural London English, spread through UK rap and grime.
How is certi used?
As a confirmation or vouch, like "for sure" or "definitely."
How do you use certi in a sentence?
For example: "that's certi" — meaning it's confirmed or legit.
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