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[0087] Peace out

🎲 Later, gator
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Explanation

  • A very informal, slang farewell originating from hip-hop and youth culture.
  • Often accompanied by the two-fingered peace sign gesture (✌️). Means goodbye and implies leaving in peace or goodwill.

Origin

  • Emerged from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip-hop culture in the late 1980s / early 1990s.
  • Combines Peace (as a greeting/farewell wishing peace) with out (indicating departure, as in I'm out or sign out).

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • Peace. (Shortened version)
  • Later. / Laters.
  • I'm out. / I'm outta here.
  • See ya.

Alternatives

Slang/Informal:

  • Peace.
  • Later. / Laters.
  • I'm out. / I'm outta here.
  • Gotta jet/bounce/roll/split.

Standard Informal:

  • Bye.
  • See ya.
  • Catch you later.

(Vulgarity is not typically associated with this specific farewell expression).

    Milder/Standard:

    • Bye.
    • Take care.

    Situational Appropriateness

    • Very informal; slang.
    • Use only with friends, peers, or in very relaxed, casual environments where slang is appropriate.
    • Completely inappropriate in formal or professional settings. Would sound unprofessional and out of place.

    Misunderstanding Warnings

    • Low risk among people familiar with the slang.
    • Someone completely unfamiliar with 90s/urban slang might not understand it, or might find it overly casual or strange if used outside appropriate contexts.

    Examples

    • Alright crew, I gotta head home. Peace out! (Maybe with a ✌️)
    • That's my cue. Peace out, y'all.
    • Ending the stream now. Peace out, everyone!

    Dialogue

    Friend 1: Yo, I gotta bounce. My ride's here.

    Friend 2: Aight, cool. Catch ya tomorrow?

    Friend 1: Yeah man. Peace out! (Makes peace sign)

    Friend 2: Peace!

    Social Media Examples

    • Tweet: Just finished my last exam! Freedom! Peace out, semester! ✌️ #CollegeLife
    • End of a YouTube video: Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it. Subscribe if you're new! And as always... peace out!
    • Text to friends: heading home now, peace out ✌️

    Response Patterns

    • Peace.
    • Later.
    • Alright, peace.
    • Reciprocal Peace out.

    Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

    • None. Usually the very last thing said.
    • Often accompanied by a peace sign (✌️), fist bump, or casual wave.

    Conversation Starter

    • No. Ends a conversation.

    Intonation

    • Casual, cool, often quick tone.
    • Stress often on Peace and out. Peace out. Falling intonation.

    Generation Differences

    • Strongly associated with Gen X and Millennials who grew up with 90s/early 2000s hip-hop culture.
    • Less common among Gen Z, though still understood. Sometimes used ironically or nostalgically. Sounds dated to some younger people.

    Regional Variations

    • Originated in American urban culture, spread globally through music and media. Primarily associated with American English slang.
    So long
    🎲 Later, gator