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Cardi B Explained What "Okurrr" Means So Now You Can Go Back To Pretending To Be Cool

"It's like a cold pigeon."

Fun fact about me (not that you asked): I turn 25 in 3 weeks! Why am I telling you this? Because it means I'm young enough that I should know what "Okurrr" means...but I don't.

I mean, I have a vague idea. But, I'm no expert. Cardi B, however, is. And, while co-hosting The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, she talked all about it so people like me (and maybe, you) can better understand.

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But, before I tell you what she said, let's test what you already know. Or, at least what you think you know.

Now I'm not saying that any of those answers are right or wrong, but here's what we do know, according to Professor Cardi:

1. "It's almost like, 'Okayyyy?!,' but...'okayyyy' is played out."

2. It sounds like a chirp when you say it or "a pigeon on a cold day in New York City."

3. The inflection of your chirp changes the meaning and it can be used in a variety of situations. For example, a clapback!

Welp! Now, you are properly equipped with a little more pop culture knowledge and can go out into the world and use what you know without embarrassing yourself!