Bet

sounds exactly how you think it does

Bet

“okay” or “challenge accepted” depending on context

In Use

Jana & Emily (age 10)

Jana: “Hey, Emily, wanna hang out at first recess?”

Emily: “Bet.”

Jana: “You up for a not-so-friendly game of king’s corner?”

Emily: “Bet.”

Pop Quiz: Which is not acceptable?

What else?

Disclaimer: If you were not born in this century, please do not try to incorporate this slang naturally in day-to-day use. In attempts to connect to the younger generations, you will appear beg and unc (stay tuned, we'll unpack those terms).

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