drip
/drɪp/
Very CommonExtremely stylish or fashionable appearance, especially clothing and accessories.
Always a compliment when used about someone else. Usually refers to expensive or well-coordinated outfits, but can also mean effortless style.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bro showed up to school with the drip today | He came to school wearing an impressive outfit. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | the drip is insane where did you get those shoes | Your style is incredible and I want to know where you shop. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | she's always dripping no matter where she goes | She consistently dresses well in every situation. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | mans spent his whole paycheck on the drip and honestly respect | He spent a lot of money on his outfit but it paid off. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone is wearing a great outfit.
- You want to compliment someone's overall style.
- Someone showed up looking unexpectedly good.
- Describing expensive or coordinated accessories.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone is attractive but not specifically well-dressed.
- You are talking about personality or charisma.Use “rizz” instead.
- You mean general coolness beyond appearance.Use “aura” instead.
Variations and related forms
Drip vs swag
drip
Drip focuses specifically on how good your clothes and accessories look.
VS
swag
Swag is broader and includes attitude, confidence, and overall coolness.
Origin and context
From hip-hop and rap culture. Originally referred to expensive jewelry that 'drips' like water. Expanded to mean any impressive style or fashion. Atlanta rap scene in the mid-2010s helped push it mainstream.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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