no Diddy
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Etymology
In reference to American rapper and record producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, after several allegations of sexual misconduct (including rape) were made against him; probably modeled after no homo. Popularized in March 2024 after several properties tied to Combs were raided by the United States Department of Homeland Security as part of their ongoing investigation, but attested earlier.
Adverb
no Diddy (not comparable)
- (slang, informal, often sarcastic, often offensive) Used immediately before or after a statement to indicate that there was no sexual meaning intended, especially when such a meaning is a reasonable interpretation.
- 2024 April 25, Michael Saponara, quoting Gucci Mane, “Gucci Mane Takes Aim at Diddy With Fiery Diss Track ‘TakeDat’: Watch”, in Billboard[2], archived from the original on 25 April 2024:
- “The CEO in the video but no Diddy/ ‘Cause I ain’t dancin’ like a ho, no Diddy/ Can’t go out like Pac, no kizzy,” he raps while seemingly attaching a “No Diddy” to every bar.
- 2024 October 18, Demicia Inman, quoting Robert Edwards, “Pastor At Christian HBCU Preaches “No Diddy” While Encouraging Abstinence”, in Vibe[3], archived from the original on 25 November 2024:
- “Speaking to the OU Live students now, I know you’re trying to make a decision. Even while you are here, you may have to say ‘No Diddy’ to an Oakwood student,” relayed Pastor Edwards from the pulpit. […] “I’m just being real. You’ll have to make an individual decision about your life and what you are going to do. At age 19, I said to the Lord… that I would never have sex with a woman until I am married.”
- 2025 March 5, Trey Alston, quoting Oscar De La Hoya and Ryan Garcia, “Ryan Garcia Jokingly Tells Oscar De La Hoya to Say 'Pause' or 'No Diddy' After 'Get on Top' Comment”, in Complex[4], archived from the original on 5 March 2025:
- “He is hungry to get on top!” proclaimed De La Hoya. The crowd immediately went silent followed by different people saying, “Ayo?” according to audio from the moment. […] "Oh shit. You forgot to say ‘pause’ or ‘No Diddy’ bro,” joked Garcia.