How did words like periodt, GYAT, cap and drip come to be? All about the Black history of slang. Alex Portée. Fri, February 23, 2024 at 6:38 PM UTC. 6 min read. TODAY Illustration.

Drip: A cool, sexy or trendy sense of style. Another way of saying swag. When someone has good drip, people will hype them up by having them do a “drip check,” which is showing off your outfit.