Etymology

fo shizzle

Today it means: For sure; of course; right on. Full definition →

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Blend of for sure + -izzle (rhyming ending). Popularized by rap artist Snoop Dogg; see -izzle for details. Fo shizzle is a direct derivative of Fa Sheezy popularized by E-40. They both share the same meaning and are used interchangeably. Both words first appeared on media in 1996 on Bay Area Rapper E-40’s “Rapper’s Ball”.

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