slept on

What it means

Describes something or someone that's underrated, overlooked, or not getting the recognition it deserves. To 'sleep on' something is to ignore or underestimate it, so being 'slept on' is the unfair result.

Examples

• This artist is so slept on, the talent is unreal.
• Don't sleep on that movie, it's actually incredible.
• That restaurant is slept on, best food in town.
• He's the most slept on player in the whole league.

Where it comes from

Rooted in AAVE and hip-hop, where 'sleeping on' something meant failing to notice its value. It became common online music and culture commentary in the 2010s.

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