Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Emphasis periodt
Periodt
A forceful way to end a statement and signal that the point is final.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“End of discussion”
ALSO SEARCHED ASperiod
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“I deserve better, periodt.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Popularized from African American English.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.