Street
flossin'
What does flossin' mean?
Ostentatiously showing off wealth — chains, watches, whips, stacks. Houston-rooted slang that broke nationally via Big Tymers' 'Big Tymin'' and Mase's 'Feel So Good' in the late 90s. The visual: jewelry catching light like dental floss.
"Pulled up flossin', three chains deep, asking nobody's permission."
Origin
Houston/Southern hip-hop slang, late 1990s mainstream breakout.
Frequently asked questions
What does "flossin'" mean?
It's showing off the jewelry, the car, the money — loud and unbothered.
How do you use "flossin'" in a sentence?
For example: "He pulled up flossin' in a brand-new whip."
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