The Brief: Skrrt is a slang term that references the sound made if a car turns away fast.


“Skrrt” (skrt, skrrtt) is an onomatopoeia for the sound of a car drifting or wheels screeching. It is pronounced like “skirt,” usually with a high-pitched tone. It is a slang term often used in rap songs, sometimes indicating to get away from something or someone.

But when you’re ridin’ in the drop, you can’t explain it (skrrt, skrrt, skrrt-skrrt) – Quavo, No Brainer