about it

adjective

Etymology

Formed by compounding the preposition about + the pronoun it. See OED about, prep.4 11, OED it, pron.

Meaning & use

Also bout it, 'bout it, bout it bout it

  1. 1902–Characteristic of a person who is in agreement with, or ready and willing to participate in something, especially when it involves excitement or confrontation, regardless of the consequences.
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    1902
    You need us to bitch slap somebody back to sleep, cause we bout It [sic] bout It [sic].
    Children of Frost 44 in J. London Law of Life
    1933
    "What you got in mind, D.Q.?" she inquired, using his name to let him know she already knew who he was. "Shit, it's whateva wit' me—you know I'm 'bout it.
    J. A. Thomson Biology for Everyman 1934 I. xix. 497
    1947
    Sis that's why i said i got glo lol 😂 cuz i know them Memphis females, they about it!
    P. I. Smith Practical Plastics iii. 39/1
    1993
    Forget about it, you don't know me, yo stop the stares, I've been about it, pop you then pop ya peers.
    New York Times Book Review 18 April 15/2
    1998
    I'm here to show a whole bunch of niggas that I'm bout it, comin' from the Crescent, testin' nuts, and ready to bust some of those who doubt it.
    American Midland Naturalist 139 144
    1999
    I've made my peace...I will NOT be part of any games. I like to be drama free and I for sure don't just talk about it...I'M ABOUT IT.
    C. Aherne Royle Family Scripts: Series 2 2000 Episode 2. 45