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shout-out (n.) slang. An expression of saying hello to ... and/or expressing thanks or gratitude.
"I want to give a shout-out to west side of Whoville..."
shout-out by tadejp January 23, 2016
A kind mention of a homey.
"I'd like to give a shout-out to my boy Lawson for throwing me this super fly party."
shout-out by Hambone June 18, 2003
Coined by Jameson "Basic" Blake, it means to offer exposure to artist instead of payment.
Popular term in Filipino community.
1. Any graphic designer here? who's willing to make a cover photo/banner for youtube and twitch. I need banner with the username "Lucid Express". Best one gets a Shout-Out from me.

2. I will Shout-Out you since I'm a celebrity and that's the only thing I can offer

Shout out 

To say something that you weren’t expected to say; when someone says something out the ordinary
“Girl she was stank af so I told her back her musty ass up”

“Damnnn you shout out “
Shout out by BadddBarbieee January 21, 2019

Shout Out 

To acknowledge someone. To make ones presence known.
I gave my girls a shout out at the party.
Shout Out by GB April 2, 2003

Shout Out 

1. Shout Out and Hip Hop History - FYI:
DNA, coined the phrase "Shout Outs" in the fall of 1984; while producing a Rap Radio Show on the former WHBI 105.9fm radio station in New York City.

2. On Saturday-May 25,1985 DNA Created, Produced and Hosted his own, All Rap Music - Radio Show with his assistant DJ-Hank Love and various other DJs he help to discover... The Radio Show was called " The DNA-Hank Love Show..." from (May,1985 - November,1992)

3. NOTE: Where the phrase "SHOUT-OUT / SHOUT-OUTS", which DNA coined became "World-Famous..." (Now This is Hip Hop History...)

4. Be sure to Google "WNWK 105.9FM" and heard Real Rap and Hip Hop Shout Out history.
a) Hey this is Jacob, I want to send a Shout Out to my good friend Raheem.

b) Raheem want to send a special Shout Out to my BFF Jacob and Luis.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
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