be like

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?"

by SUP3RMATT December 10, 2016

be like

Ghetto slang for "is like."

Studying for college be like...
(plays a clip of the Noodle Dance from PB&J Otter)

by Overstored Milk May 8, 2015

Be like

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*

by a grammar nerd. 🤓 September 7, 2021

be like

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"

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.....

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!"

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.

by SoccerKid2013 May 19, 2010