ContextWord · Ages 10-25 · In use
beef
A fight, grudge or ongoing disagreement between people.
Are they still beefing or did they squash it?
For parents and educators
Usually ordinary friend drama. Pay closer attention if online beef starts spilling into threats or plans to fight in person.
Where it came from
Old slang for a complaint, now used for any feud.
Also heard as
having beef, squash the beef
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