Period
Meaning: An emphatic statement of finality — end of discussion, that is the absolute truth.
Saying 'period' after a statement is like slamming a gavel — the discussion is over because what was said is undeniably true. Sometimes spelled 'periodt' with a T for extra emphasis (from Southern pronunciation). It's used to punctuate compliments, declarations, and definitive statements.
Examples
- She's the most talented person in this room. Period. 她是这个房间里最有才华的人。就这样。Es la persona más talentosa de esta sala. Punto.この部屋で一番才能があるのは彼女だ。以上。이 방에서 가장 재능 있는 사람은 그녀야. 이상.
- That was the best meal I've ever had. Period. 那是我这辈子吃过最好的一顿饭。没有之一。Ha sido la mejor comida de mi vida. Punto.今まで食べた中で最高の食事だった。それだけ。지금까지 먹어본 최고의 식사였다. 끝.
- We're going to win this championship. Period. 我们一定会赢得这个冠军。就这样。Vamos a ganar este campeonato. Punto.俺たちはこのチャンピオンシップを勝ち取る。以上。우리는 이 챔피언십을 이긴다. 이상.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: emphasis, finality, declarations, social media
Tone: definitive, emphatic
✓ Do Say
- Best pizza in the city. Period.全城最好吃的披萨。没有之一。La mejor pizza de la ciudad. Punto.Best pizza in the city. Period.(この街で一番のピザ。以上。)시내 최고의 피자. 끝.
- She ate. Period.她太绝了。就这样。Ella arrasó. Punto.She ate. Period.(彼女は完璧だった。以上。)그녀가 해냈다. 이상.
✗ Don't Say
- 'Periodt' (with a T) is the more emphatic, Gen Z-coded version — 'period' alone is more universally understood'Periodt'(带T的版本)是更强烈的、Z世代感更强的版本——单独的'period'更加普遍通用'Periodt' (con una T) es la versión más enfática y propia de la Generación Z — 'period' solo es más universalmente comprendido「periodt」(Tを付けた形)はより強調されたZ世代的なバージョン——「period」だけの方がより広く通じる'periodt'(T를 붙인 형태)는 더 강조된 Z세대 느낌의 버전 — 'period'만 쓰는 것이 더 보편적으로 통한다
Origin & History
From African American English and drag culture, where 'period' (and 'periodt') functioned as a verbal exclamation point. City Girls and other female rappers popularized the emphatic usage. 'And that's on period' became a viral TikTok phrase around 2019.
Cultural Context
Era: 2019 onwards
Generation: Gen Z, Millennials
Social background: Universal
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