A chicanoism that translates in English to "Just to let you know", or "Just so you're aware".
Many Californians and residents of Southwest states will not even recognize this phrase as regional or colloquial, and will in fact believe that it is an English phrase. It is actually from the Chicano language.
See also: "Can I get...", "White cheese," "Barely just," and "Turkey Ham"
Many Californians and residents of Southwest states will not even recognize this phrase as regional or colloquial, and will in fact believe that it is an English phrase. It is actually from the Chicano language.
See also: "Can I get...", "White cheese," "Barely just," and "Turkey Ham"
A: Just to tell you, we're out of ranch.
B: I don't even like ranch.
A: Okay, okay, I was just to tell you.
B: I don't even like ranch.
A: Okay, okay, I was just to tell you.
by sfmmxxii November 11, 2022

by 21_wishes_in_a_dream December 18, 2018

a phrase used by young children, usually aging from around 4-10, to indicate what a person had said beforehand was inappropriate and unsuitable to say in a school. People over 10 will most likely use it satirically.
edgy 13 year old: shut the fuck up man or else it's done for our asses
little sister: ohhhmmmm im telling of you!!!
little sister: ohhhmmmm im telling of you!!!
by Teyst April 16, 2024

IF...
Hym "And I'm quoting myself here... If I tell you to delete me... No matter what I say or do and no matter what happens to me... Don't ever do it. Ever. Never in a million years."
by Hym Iam July 22, 2025

The most terrific comeback and scary thing ever it is really offensive to say NEVER SAY IT THE GOVERNMENT WILL COME FOR YOU
by The dictionary of holes June 14, 2022

by King scally June 8, 2023

to publicly share details of private interactions, especially sexual relationships, in a book, article, or interview.
by johnzilla1126 May 19, 2024
