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Slang term typically used in urban ghettos and popularized on internet memes to mean : To act like, or to appear in a certain way, to say, or to offer up an excuse.
Girls be like, "I hate when guys stare at me at the gym."

Bitches be like, "You want my number? What kind of car you drive?"
be like by SUP3RMATT December 10, 2016
Words you can keep
Ghetto slang for "is like."
Studying for college be like...
(plays a clip of the Noodle Dance from PB&J Otter)
be like by Overstored Milk May 8, 2015
One of the many phrases that drive grammar nerds crazy!
Random TikToker: People be like-
Me: *whips ruler* HEY, WE SHOULD NEVER USE “BE LIKE” AFTER A NOUN. We should ALL use “are like” or “is like” instead.
The TikToker: *Goes silent*
Be like by a grammar nerd. 🤓 September 7, 2021
Subjunctive mood used in sentences written by social media's philosophers.
Would sound pretty archaic if used by Mr(s). anybody.

Modern English speakers would rather use "let object be like".
Some twitter user : "b*tches be like : insert image or catchy meme"

alternative version :

Another twitter user : "let the bitches be like : insert image or catchy meme"
be like by RexFrancorum February 26, 2021

be like water 

TO BE SHAPELESS,FORMLESS,HAVING NO PARTICULAR STYLE.
A FAMOUS BRUCE LEE SAYING.
“You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend.”
BE LIKE WATER.....
be like water by GS71 May 16, 2015

be like that

a term used to basically say "FINE THEN!"
"no Bobby, you're not getting lucky tonight"
"be like that!"
be like that by x_LiL_ViX_x July 26, 2005

be like nike

To "Just Do It" as nikes slogan goes.
Brad: I don't know man, should I go out with Brittany?
You: Yea man just be like nike and do it.
be like nike by SoccerKid2013 May 19, 2010
More from Urban Dictionary
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026
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