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say less
What does say less mean?
A confirmation that a request is handled, used like 'consider it done.'
"'Can you grab the charger?' 'Say less, got you.'"
Origin
Rooted in AAVE and pushed into the mainstream by hip-hop and Caribbean-American slang. Drake's usage helped spread it, and it became a default agreement phrase online.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'say less' mean in texting?
It means 'I get it, you don't need to explain more, I'm on it.' It's an agreement that you're already on board.
Is 'say less' positive?
Yes, it's almost always an eager yes or confirmation that something is handled.
Where does it come from?
It comes from AAVE and was spread widely through hip-hop and Caribbean-American slang.
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