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“Bet” is a casual response to acknowledge someone’s statement or express agreement (like saying “okay” or “sure”). In this article, we’ll explain when and how to use the phrase, plus where this slang term came from. We’ll also teach you some alternative phrases for “Bet” so you can expand your dictionary of slang words.
Things You Should Know
- “Bet” is a slang expression that means “Okay” or “Definitely.”
- Use “Bet” to express agreement with a friend or confirm upcoming plans with them.
- “Bet” became a popular expression among universities in the 1990s, due to the influence of Black culture and hip-hop music.
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References
- ↑ https://fluentslang.com/what-does-bet-mean-in-slang/
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/bet
- ↑ https://fluentslang.com/what-does-bet-mean-in-slang/
- ↑ https://fluentslang.com/what-does-bet-mean-in-slang/
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/bet
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/you-bet
- ↑ https://axis.org/blog/is-it-gen-z-slang-or-aave/
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