spill
/spɪl/
Very CommonTo reveal gossip, secrets, or information someone has been holding back.
Almost always used as a demand or encouragement. Implies the person already knows you have something worth sharing.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | you can't just say that and not spill | You hinted at something and now you need to follow through with the details. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | okay i'm about to spill because i cannot hold this in anymore | About to share gossip that has been building up. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | she really spilled in that interview wow | She revealed a lot of candid or surprising information. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | SPILL. what happened after you left | Eagerly demanding someone share the details of what went down. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- You want someone to tell you what happened.
- Someone is hinting they know something and you want details.
- You are about to share gossip yourself.
Do not use it when
- You mean literally spilling a liquid.
- You are pressuring someone to share something private they clearly do not want to share.
Variations and related forms
Spill vs tea
spill
Spill is the action of revealing or sharing gossip.
VS
tea
Tea is the gossip or information itself.
Origin and context
Extension of the phrase 'spill the tea' from drag and Black internet culture. The verb form alone became shorthand for sharing gossip or truth.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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