Teen Slang · Social & friendship

What does “On god” mean?

'I swear,' for emphasis. 'On god, that was real.'

Where “On god” comes from

Hip-hop emphasis idiom.

Why teens actually say it

Strong claim of truth.

What it means for you as a parent

Benign.

How it’s used

  • “On god, I left my phone at home.” Swearing it’s true — emphatic, sincere insistence.
  • “That movie was so good, on god.” Doubling down on a strong opinion for emphasis.

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