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the audacity
What does the audacity mean?
Sometimes used admiringly, to call out someone's impressive, almost respectable boldness.
"He showed up to the interview an hour late and still got hired. The audacity, honestly iconic."
Origin
A standard English word for boldness that became a viral reaction phrase through Black Twitter, where 'the audacity' (often stretched into 'the audacity of this man') turned into a comedic outburst format.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the audacity' mean as slang?
It's an exclamation of disbelief at someone's nerve. You're shocked they were bold or disrespectful enough to do something.
Is it always negative?
Usually, but it can be admiring when someone's boldness is so wild it's almost impressive.
Where did it go viral?
Black Twitter turned 'the audacity' into a comedic reaction format that spread everywhere.
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