What does “ate down” mean?
Ate down is a compliment that expresses intense appreciation. It is mainly used to refer to an outfit, but it can be used to refer to any action or thing you do. For example, if you’re walking down the street and a friend thinks you have a model walk, they’ll say “Dang girl! You ate down!!”
How to Use “Ate Down” in a sentence
To express appreciation for what someone else does, say they “ate down.” To “eat down” is an action, so use it when someone does something well. Only use it when someone does something that you really like. For example, if your friend is wearing an outfit that looks really good, you can say they “ate down.” When someone is walking down the street with a really nice outfit, a fresh haircut, and an expensive bag to match, say they “ate down.”
Where does “ate down” come from?
”Ate down” comes from African American Vernacular English. It is an expansion of the term “ate,” which became popular in Black LGBTQ spaces in the 2000s. There isn’t much else known about the origin of “ate down,” but it has been used in Black Twitter (now X) spaces for years. Since it became popular, the term has been used on social media by all types of people.
How to Respond to “Ate Down”
When someone says you ate down, tell them thanks! Since ate down is a term of extreme endearment, it’s best to thank the person who said you ate down. To match their energy, compliment them on something they did well, too. For example, if you notice that their shoes are new, say “Thanks! I see those shoes, too. You ate with those!” If you’re texting someone and they say you ate, say “THANK U BB” to let them know how thankful you are.
”Ate Down” vs. “Ate Up”
”Ate-up” is used when someone does a particular thing well. “Ate down,” on the other hand, is used when someone does everything well. “Ate down” is used when someone’s entire essence is attractive or well-done. If someone has an average outfit but really nice jewelry, say “I love your jewelry! You ate that up.” If someone has a really nice outfit and good jewelry, say “Ooo, you ate down!”
Alternatives to “Ate Down”
Ate This is a simple way to say someone “ate down.” ”Ate” isn’t as strong of a term as “ate down,” but it is still used to express that someone did something really well. If you did really well on a presentation, your friend may say “you ate with that presentation!”
Understood the assignment When someone understood the assignment, that means they did a really good job on something and knew what they were doing when they did it. If you’re trying out a new look, like winged eyeliner, and it looks good, your friends may say “Okay!! You understood the assignment.”
Slay Slay is a Gen Z term that means someone did something really well. It is used as an expression when someone does something well, like making a good meal or doing their makeup really well. If your makeup looks really good, your friend will say “Slay! Your beat is giving!”
Ate and left no crumbs When someone says you ate and left no crumbs, they’re praising you and expressing admiration for your look. This is the highest tier of the “ate” compliments, as it implies that you’ve done everything right with your look or action.
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