Ate
Stable🎒High SchoolDefinition
Past tense of 'eat' used as slang meaning 'nailed it' or 'killed it.' When someone 'ate,' they performed exceptionally well. Often followed by 'and left no crumbs' (meaning it was flawless).
Translation for Parents
If your kid says someone 'ate,' it means they did something really well. 'She ate that presentation' = 'She nailed that presentation.' 'Ate and left no crumbs' means it was absolutely perfect. It has nothing to do with food.
Examples
“She ate that performance and left no crumbs”
“She absolutely nailed that performance, it was flawless”
“You ate with that outfit today”
“Your outfit looks incredible today”
Cringe Score
Your kid will cringe
You can pull this off if you commit fully. Half-hearted 'you... ate... that?' with a questioning tone defeats the purpose. Say it with your chest.
Category
compliment
Peak
2022-08
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit, tiktok