Stutter

• By: Kevin Gates
• Album: Luca Brasi 4

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
stutter /ˈstʌtər/ B2	verb - to have difficulty speaking because you repeat the first sound of some words several times noun - an act of stuttering; a speech impediment
impaired /ɪmˈpeərd/ B2	adjective - damaged or weakened; less than perfect
thug /θʌɡ/ B2	noun - a violent person, especially a criminal verb - (colloquial, often 'thugging') to behave in a tough, aggressive, or defiant way, often associated with a 'thug' lifestyle.
gutter /ˈɡʌtər/ B1	noun - the edge of a road where rainwater collects; (figurative) a very low social or moral state
pressure /ˈpreʃər/ B2	noun - the force that something exerts; a difficult or stressful situation; (slang) something/someone impressive or impactful
certified /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd/ B2	adjective - officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards; (colloquial) undeniably or truly (e.g., 'certified legend')
legend /ˈledʒənd/ B1	noun - a very famous person, especially in a particular field, who is admired by many people; a traditional story from the past
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not controlled or restricted; costing nothing verb - to release from confinement or control
lick /lɪk/ B1	verb - to pass the tongue over noun - (slang) a score, a gain, or a successful venture, especially one that is illicit or involves revenge ('get my lick back' = get revenge/what's due)
hater /ˈheɪtər/ C1	noun - (informal, often derogatory) a person who expresses a strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something, often without good reason, especially one who feels envy.
glitch /ɡlɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a sudden, usually temporary, malfunction or fault of equipment or a system. verb - to suffer a sudden, usually temporary, malfunction or fault.
turnt /tɜːrnt/ C1	adjective - (slang) extremely excited, energized, or intoxicated, especially from drugs or alcohol, often in the context of a party or music event.
quench /kwentʃ/ B2	verb - to satisfy a thirst; to extinguish a fire
thirst /θɜːrst/ A2	noun - the feeling of needing or wanting to drink something; (figurative) a strong desire for something
jerk /dʒɜːrk/ B2	verb - to make a short, sudden, and often uncontrolled movement noun - a quick, sudden movement; (informal, derogatory) a foolish or contemptible person
karate /kəˈrɑːti/ A2	noun - a Japanese martial art involving punching, kicking, and blocking, practiced as a sport or for self-defense.
legit /ləˈdʒɪt/ C1	adjective - (informal) legitimate; conforming to the rules or to established standards; genuine.
render /ˈrendər/ B2	verb - to provide or give (a service, help, etc.); to cause to be or become; (in the lyrics) to give or present (an opinion)
opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ A2	noun - a belief or judgment about something not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Grammar:

• I got DEX on me **if you're hearing impaired**

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, expressing a real or very likely condition and its probable result. The structure is typically "if + present simple, ... will + base verb" or "if + present simple, ... imperative/modal/present simple." Here, the main clause is an action or state ("I got DEX on me") followed by the condition "if you're hearing impaired." It implies the DEX is present *in case* the listener cannot hear his words.

• **Thuggin'**, you know I'm out the gutter **Screamin'** free the real, I'ma scream until they free Who they **tryna** be?

  ➔ Informal Present Participles & Contractions

  ➔ These examples show common informal speech patterns where the final "g" in "-ing" present participles is dropped ("Thuggin'", "Screamin'"), and "trying to" is contracted to "tryna." This reflects a relaxed, conversational, and often genre-specific style of English, common in rap and hip-hop.

• I put you in a puddle, **did I st-st-st-st-stutter**?

  ➔ Rhetorical Question (Past Simple Interrogative)

  ➔ This is a rhetorical question in the past simple tense, formed with "Did + subject + base verb." The speaker asks if they "stuttered" to emphasize their clarity and conviction, implying that their statement was perfectly clear and leaves no room for misinterpretation or argument.

• Everybody **know** I'm pressure

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (Informal Usage)

  ➔ In standard English, "Everybody" is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires a singular verb ("knows"). However, in informal, vernacular, or dialectal speech (common in rap lyrics), plural verb forms are sometimes used with singular subjects for emphasis or stylistic reasons. This is a deliberate deviation from standard grammar.

• Niggas **ain't** me, certified living legend dick riding **ain't** free It **ain't** even for discussion

  ➔ Informal Negative "Ain't"

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal and non-standard contraction for "am not," "is not," "are not," "has not," or "have not." It's widely used in informal speech and certain dialects, especially in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), to form negative statements. While not grammatically correct in formal contexts, it is stylistically significant in this genre.

• **Let me get** my dick back, **make her body jerk**

  ➔ Causative Verbs ("Let" and "Make")

  ➔ Causative verbs are used to indicate that one person or thing causes another person or thing to do something. "Let" means to allow or permit, and "make" means to force or compel. The structure is typically "let/make + object + base form of the verb."

• Just did the race, **too legit to quit**

  ➔ "Too + Adjective + to + Infinitive" Structure

  ➔ This construction expresses that something is excessively (too) of a certain quality (adjective), to the point that it prevents or makes impossible a particular action (infinitive). Here, being "too legit" means one cannot "quit" because their authenticity or credibility is so strong.

• **winning** is **what I prefer**

  ➔ Gerund as Subject & Noun Clause

  ➔ The word "winning" functions as a gerund, which is a verb ending in "-ing" that acts as a noun. Here, it is the subject of the sentence. "What I prefer" is a noun clause acting as the complement of the verb "is," meaning "the thing that I prefer."

• I can't, **I better get** this together, man

  ➔ Informal "Better" (from "Had Better")

  ➔ "Better" is an informal shortened form of "had better," which is a strong recommendation or warning. It suggests that there will be negative consequences if the advice is not followed. The structure is "subject + (had) better + base form of the verb."