A fork of Rural Dictionary
Term used mostly in the DC area to indicate agreement with something somebody said.
Matt: Trenita, my French class was cancelled this afternoon so I have the afternoon free. Trenita: I know that's right.
Phrase which blacks add to their own proclamations and with which they respond to proclamations of others.
She said she gone be up in here at fo and here it is fo fifteen and I be settin here awaitin. She a inconsiderate bitch and a ho. An' I KNOW thess right!
It's pretty clear what the speaker is trying to convey: "I agree." I agree with most of the other definitions, which provide details on the subtle context/audience-dependent connotations. I agree that phrase is annoying, used by speakers who use other annoying phrases like "my bad." I would like to add to what has been said by providing side-by-side analogs; that is, alternative, equivalent but more acceptable expressions.
Example Expressions I can't handle this idiot any more! I know! Right?! OR Damn straight! In wish I brought my swimsuit. I know! Right?! OR You're telling me! I like this 'double it for a buck' happy hour! I know! Right?! OR You can say that again! I was gunning for Miss Tipsy, but I just got shut down by her fat roommate! I know! Right?! OR Join the club! This is good sauce. I know! Right?! OR Yes, it is. Let's not go to the Bubble Club. It's so damn expensive! I know! Right?! OR You got THAT right! I have an idea: let's strip and go wallow in the mud puddles. I know! Right?! OR You're preaching to the choir! Our corporate holiday event was so cheap it was insulting. I know! Right?! OR I couldn't agree more. They are good at talking all sexy. I know! Right?! OR Mmm hmm!! This is the correct line for us. I know! Right?! OR Right you are. Tacos. I know! Right?! OR Yeee-ah boooooooyeeee!! We're in trouble NOW. I know! Right?! OR No shit. Tonight, we wear The Boots! I know! Right?! OR Fuckin A right!