Music
skert
What does skert mean?
A rap ad-lib imitating screeching tires, dropped in to add energy or signal a getaway/swerve. A trap and drill vocal tic.
"He yells 'skrt skrt' right before the beat switch."
Origin
Onomatopoeia for screeching car tires, popularised as a rap ad-lib by US trap artists in the mid-2010s (Migos era). Spread into everyday Gen Z speech as 'leave fast.'
Frequently asked questions
What does skrt mean?
It mimics screeching tires and is used as a hype ad-lib or to mean swerving off and leaving fast. It's all over trap and drill.
What does skrt mean on TikTok?
Usually it signals leaving quickly or dodging a situation, or it's just an excited exclamation. It carried over from rap ad-libs.
How do you spell skrt?
There's no fixed spelling — skrt, skrrt, skert, and skrt skrt all appear. It's an imitation of a sound, so spelling varies.
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