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Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff of Migos collaborated with DJ Mustard for a new hit single,  “Pure Water.” This hip hop tune is fast-moving, positive, and catchy. The title seems to be a reference to “ice” and “drip.” See below for definitions of these terms and others from the song.

Slang Terms In Pure Water:

Several slang terms are used throughout the song in reference to pop culture, wealth, luxury lifestyle, recreational drug use, and dating.

• Drip – as if something is dripping in luxury and cool.
• Ice – diamonds.
• Ice Chain – a chain encrusted with diamonds.
• Bag – usually a reference to a sum of money.
• Skrrt – one of Migos’s favorite sound effects this onomatopoeia mimics the sound of tires screeching or a car drifting.
• Brick – can refer to a brick-shaped bundle of cash or drugs.
• THOT – an abbreviation for “that hoe over there” is a pejorative for a sexually promiscuous woman.
• Rari – a Ferrari.
• Backwoods – a popular brand of cigar to roll blunts with.
• Snake – someone to keep an eye out for.

Pop culture references in the song included a mention of the racecar driver Ricky Bobby from the movie Talladega Nights: “In the lobby with a brick, I’m Ricky Bobby with your b*tch.” There were several sports metaphors and references as well, including references to slam dunks.