say less
Say less means “I’m in, you don’t need to convince me.” It’s an enthusiastic yes: you’ve heard enough and you’re ready to go.
What does say less mean?
Despite how it sounds, “say less” isn’t rude. It means the offer is so good, or the plan so clear, that no more explanation is needed. If a friend says “free food at my place,” replying “say less” means “I’ll be right there.”
It can also mean “understood, I get it,” especially when someone is hinting at something they’d rather not spell out.
How to use say less
- A: “Concert tickets, I have a spare.” B: “Say less.”
- A: “Want to skip the meeting and get tacos?” B: “Say less.”
- A: “Can you keep this between us?” B: “Say less.” (understood)
- “Pizza and a movie? Say less.”
Say less vs. bet
Both mean yes. Bet is a simple “okay” or “deal.” Say less adds excitement: you’re not just agreeing, you’re eager.
Where say less comes from
According to Dictionary.com, “say less” was used online as early as 2011. It’s also the title of a 2019 Ashanti song, and a 2021 Saturday Night Live sketch helped push it further into the mainstream.
Related terms
See more terms like this in our Gen Z slang dictionary.
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