innit
/ˈɪnɪt/
Very CommonBritish slang contraction of 'isn't it', used as a tag question or general agreement filler.
In older British usage it genuinely asks for confirmation. In contemporary road and internet slang it's often just an intensifier or filler with no actual question attached.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | it's cold today innit | It's cold, wouldn't you agree. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | that film was peak innit | The film was excellent, right? | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | it's chewsday innit | It is Tuesday, isn't it. Also the canonical meme phrase. | tiktok, 2022 |
| 04 | prices are mad now innit tho | Prices are ridiculously high, and the speaker wants you to agree. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- You want to add a rhetorical tag to the end of a statement.
- You are agreeing with something someone just said.
- You are speaking or writing in a British or UK street slang register.
- You are playing into chewsday or other British internet memes.
Do not use it when
- You are writing formally or in a professional context.
Variations and related forms
Innit vs bruv
innit
Innit is a tag or affirmation, attached to a statement.
VS
bruv
Bruv is an address term, used to call someone's attention or add emphasis.
Origin and context
Contraction of 'isn't it' originating in British English. Widely used in Multicultural London English and UK road slang before spreading globally through music and social media.
- First seen
- 1990s
- Confidence
- high
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