Aave
tea
What does tea mean?
Gossip or the inside story. "Spill the tea" means share the gossip; "what's the tea?" asks for the latest news.
"Sit down, because the tea about last night is unreal."
Origin
From Black drag and ballroom culture, where "T" stood for truth or gossip.
Frequently asked questions
What does "tea" mean?
Gossip or the inside story. "Spill the tea" means share the gossip; "what's the tea?" asks for the latest news.
How do you use "tea" in a sentence?
For example: "Sit down, because the tea about last night is unreal."
Where does "tea" come from?
From Black drag and ballroom culture, where "T" stood for truth or gossip.
Is "tea" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "tea" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. Gossip or the inside story. "Spill the tea" means share the gossip; "what's the tea?" asks for the latest news.
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