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To exit from a plan at the last moment using a rather poor excuse
There was no way I was going out with those people. I just decided to babout
I'm using B-law as an excuse to not party for the 10th time. I think I'm the queen of babouts.
Babout by Babber26 May 31, 2020

be about it 

An ethnocentric phrase of African American origin meaning:

1.) Taking a specific endeavor seriously and putting forth an honest and prudent effort.

2.) A call for a common mindset and elevated standard of professionalism, honor and dedication to a cause or action.

3.) Exhibiting extreme courage and bravery in times of stress or overwhelming odds.
Examples:

1.) Our mid-terms are coming up soon, so you better be about it and study hard to pass.

2.) As a member of the National Association of Black Journalist, we are expected to be about it.

3.) Eventhough there have been threats of violence against our peace rally, be about it when we march.
be about it by Q. Gip October 13, 2007

beboutship

bebout + ship. the relationship/friendship between bebouts.
gabi : we are the OG bebouts innit ???
ree : shiiii bebout uno it, our beboutship be trippin'!!!!
beboutship by chinesedog April 12, 2021

don't just be about it, be about it 

dont just say you will do something, actually take it upon yourself to complete the task at hand
person 1: im goin to talk to that girl one day and make her mine
person2: well, "don't just be about it, be about it"

be about it 

can either be a verb (to be about it) or a command (be about it). means that the person is not scared and is ready to do the act, whatever it is
v.- i'm trying to be about a gram of yayo tonight. i havent had that shit in a minute

comm.- you fucking pussy. don't talk about it, just be about it.
be about it by fucka mother May 13, 2007
When you are talking to a girl at a party or any social situation and the girl leaves, then comes back and says: "Sorry, I had to shave".
Dude, that chick I was talking to at the party totally bebouted me.
Bebout by Chedthrower May 14, 2008