Bet

Definition:

A versatile response meaning "for sure," "I'm down," or "you can bet on it"

Context:

The slang use of "bet" likely originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) through hip-hop culture as early as the 1990s, evolving from shortened versions of phrases like "you bet" or "bet on it." It exploded in popularity on social media around 2017 and now includes common variations such as "Aight, bet" or "OK bet."

It is typically a one-word substitute for expressions of agreement or approval such as "cool," "alright," or "I'm down" - for example, if someone asks "Want to grab lunch later?" and receives "bet" as a response, it signals enthusiastic agreement. However, "bet" can also function as a challenge to someone's claim, essentially meaning "let's bet on it," "you bet I will," or "okay, prove it" (the intended meaning is usually clear from context / tone).

Example:

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Elyjah: “Would anyone want to go on a cruise this-”

Khris: “Bet! Already cleared out my schedule!”

Elyjah: “...I didn't even say when...”