Motion
Money, influence, or forward progress
Example
bro, you’ve been busy lately
yeah, just trying to keep motion
i see you, things are really picking up
Related Slang
| Hustle culture | An environment that prioritizes working long hours |
| Grind culture | An environment that promotes incessant working |
| Clout chaser | A person who does things just to become popular |
| Clout leech | A person who is friends with someone just to become more popular |
| Clout demon | A social media user who covets popularity |
| Winning | Succeeding |
| Jackpotting | Winning |
| Juice | Power and influence |
| Influencer | A social media user who affects others' behaviors |
| Making bank | Earning money |
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Motion is slang for when things are moving in your favor, like when you have money or influence, or are making noticeable progress in life. If someone "has motion," they are active, successful, and gaining traction, whether that is financially, socially, or professionally.
The term grew out of hip-hop and street culture, where "motion" connects to the idea of forward movement and momentum (e.g., moving on up out of the projects or building a brand), and it gained widespread popularity in the late 2010s and early 2020s through music, TikTok, and social media. People often use it alongside hustle and grind culture.
Younger audiences, athletes, entrepreneurs, and social media users are most likely to use "motion" to highlight success or upward movement, usually in a confident or celebratory manner. For example, you might hear someone say "he's got motion now" after a big win, business success, or viral moment.