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ConnectWord · Ages 11-25 · In use

period

Said at the end of a statement to mean end of discussion. Adds emphasis.

She's the best singer in the school. Periodt.

For parents and educators

Just emphasis. Nothing to do.

Where it came from

The periodt spelling comes from Black Southern speech and was made famous by rap duo City Girls.

Also heard as

periodt, and that's on period

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