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Making sense of popular slang in text messages or in-person
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You’ve heard “fasho” tossed around online, or maybe a friend used it to reply to one of your texts. It’s a common bit of slang that pretty much just means “yes,” and it’s been around since at least 1871.[1] But if you’re still scratching your head, don’t fret! We’ll give you the definition, show you how to use it, and give you similar words to fill out your slang vocabulary.
Things You Should Know
- “Fasho” is short for “for sure,” and is generally used to simply mean “yes” or to express agreement.
- Use “fasho” to say that you understand and approve of a suggestion.
- Use “fasho” as an interjection to express enthusiasm, or to emphasize a statement.
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"Fasho" Definition
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“Fasho” (fah-show) is short for “for sure,” which means “yes.” “Fasho” is a combination, or portmanteau, of the words “for sure.” It’s a popular English slang term used to mean “yes,” “certainly,” “I agree,” or, “That sounds good to me.”[2] It also often appears as “fo’ sho,” “fa-sho,” or, rarely, “4sho” or “foshizzle.”
- Person 1: “Hey, can I come by your house later?”
- Person 2: “Yeah, fasho! Just let me clean up a little.”
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Use “fasho” to casually agree with something someone said. When having a conversation online or in-person, say “for sure” or “fasho” to show agreement with someone else’s statements or opinions. It’s extremely casual and informal, so it’s best to use it among friends.
- Person 1: “I don’t really like this song.”
- Person 2: “Fasho, the beat is pretty bland.”
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Use “fasho” to give confirmation, or to mean “definitely.” “Fasho” is also used to reply in the affirmative to a suggestion, or to make it clear that you understand what someone else is saying. It can also mean that you agree that you’ll do something that another person asks of you.[3]
- Person 1: “Will you be at home tonight? I want to watch that new movie.”
- Person 2: “Fasho, let’s see it!”
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Say “fasho” to show how excited you are, or to emphasize something. Most loosely, “fasho” can simply be used to emphasize a statement or to express your own excitement, willingness, conviction, or enthusiasm for or about something.
- Example: “This party is fasho going to be wild.”
- Example: “I’m pumped to see you tonight, fasho!”
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Mmhmm “Mmhmm” or other variations, like “mhm” or “mm-hmm,” are used to mean “yes.” Use “mmhmm” as an informal interjection that shows agreement for or acknowledgement of something another person said.
- Person 1: “She’s absolutely gorgeous.”
- Person 2: “Mmhmm. It’s almost not fair how pretty she is.”
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Aight “Aight” (ah-ite) is a shortened form of the word “alright.” It’s often used similarly to “fasho,” to show agreement, approval, or confirmation.[4]
- Person 1: “Are you okay?”
- Person 2: “Yeah, I’m aight.”
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HY “HY” is an acronym of “hell yes.”[5] Use “HY” or “hell yes” to show that you strongly agree with or like something. Similarly, “HN” or “hell no” mean you strongly disagree with or dislike something.[6]
- Person 1: “Do you want to come to the party?”
- Person 2: “HY I’ll be there.”
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Like much American slang, “fasho” likely originated in African American communities. It appears in print as early as 1871, such as in the poem “Mahs’ Lewis’s Ride.”[7]
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Fo Sho is also the name of a Ukrainian hip-hop trio.[8]
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“Fasho” is a neologism, or a blending of 2 existing words to create a new slang word.
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Candace Gasper
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This article was co-authored by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. This article has been viewed 17,553 times.
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