rest in power
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rest in power
Where it comes from
Modelled on rest in peace. According to Barry Popik, the term likely originated in the graffiti community of Oakland, California.
phrase
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Said to mourn, remember, or celebrate a deceased person, particularly activists and victims of oppression.
A wall displays the local gang's roster—hundreds of names spraypainted in furious, spidery lettering. Someone points to the "R.I.P." section: more than a dozen names. "Rest in Power," mumbles one of the boys.
Opposite: rest in piss
Translations
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phrase blessing or expression of hope
| Español | descanse en poder |
|---|---|
| Português | descanse no poder |
| Français | repose en puissance |
Talk about this word "rest in power." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/rest%20in%20power. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. rest in power. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/rest%20in%20power "rest in power." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/rest%20in%20power.Cite this
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title = {rest in power},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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