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Region: US | Usage example: Come on, spill the tea—what did they say?

Spill the tea

Meaning

Share juicy gossip.

Usage

Used in casual contexts for revealing stories.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

From 'spill the beans' and tea culture; popular in Black queer slang.

Gained traction online during the 2010s.