What does the phrase 'period' mean?

Question

Okay, so when someone says a sentence sometimes they end it with ',period'.

What does that mean?

Answer 1

That's the final verdict, finished, PERIOD!!!!

Answer 2

eg. "There is no pie PERIOD!"

Meaning: There is no pie. That's it. NO PIE, full stop.

Lol - xD

Answer 3

A period is the punctuation dot written at the end of a sentence. (The British call it a 'full stop'.)

To end a discussion or argument, saying "Period!" strongly after the final comment means there will be no further discussion of that topic. It's like verbalized punctuation.  

Answer 4

It means "END OF STORY" or "FULL STOP"

Answer 5

The word period in the context you have mentioned refers to the punctuation mark commonly referred to outside the US as "Full stop"

Answer 6

thats the end

the boundry

certain amount of time

im not to sure thats a hard one

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Answer 7

it means like.

thats it nothing more,

Answer 8

its an americanism, like "thats the answer"

Answer 9

It means that there will be no more discussion or negotiation. It's similar to "case closed."

Answer 10

It means, "and that is final". you will not be able to change their mind, so don't try to.