steez

English

Etymology

Blend of style +‎ ease, respelled phonetically.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /stiz/

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Noun

steez (uncountable)

1. (hip-hop slang) Style; panache.
   • 1998, “You know my steez”, in Moment of Truth, performed by Gang Starr:

     You know my steez / Let em know, do your thing, God

   • 2006, “Battle Cry”, in The Torture Papers, performed by Army of the Pharaohs:

     Gun in my sleeve 'cause nowadays homicide is my steez.

   • 2011, “You, Me, and Steve”, in All Over Your Face, performed by Garfunkel & Oates:

     Are you gay for Steve? I think you may be, and that would be alright. But let a bitch know just what your steez is, so I know if I should shave tonight.