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28+ ATL Slang Terms & the Meanings Behind Them
Apr 9, 2025
Get up-to-date on all the latest slang from Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is a Southern city with a vibrant Black culture, considered by many to be the capital of Southern hip-hop. Atlanta slang is also pretty vibrant and dynamic, with fresh terms replacing old ones before they get too stale. Whether you're looking to visit the ATL and want to sound like a local or just want to better understand your favorite rap artist, you've come to the right place. Read on to learn the slang words ATLiens are using and what they mean.
OTP/ITP: inside or outside the perimeter; inner-city Atlanta
Lit: something that's extremely cool or awesome
Dat way: filler phrase similar to "right" or "you feel me"
Twin: your ride-or-die, your bestie
Trimm: short for "tripping," can be good or bad
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Lit One of the most common Atlanta slang words (and probably the most exported as well), something that's
lit is something that's really awesome. Probably derived from the fact that awesome events used to be called
hot , and a fire is hot, and a fire must be
lit .
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In a sentence: "Did you see the bands playing at the block party next weekend? It's gonna be lit!"
Fye This word is just
fire without the final
r sound. It might just be the Atlanta accent or it might be intentional. Either way, this is the word of choice for Atlantans who want to talk about how something is really cool or amazing. Just remember: a
fye is always
lit .
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