natty
/ˈnæti/
CommonShort for natural. Someone who builds their physique without steroids or performance-enhancing drugs.
Deeply skeptical culture around the word. Someone claiming to be natty with a very large physique is almost always doubted or mocked.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 100% natty, just good genetics and 4 years of hard work | Someone claims their physique came from training alone. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | no way he's natty, that's not a natural human body | Skepticism about whether someone achieved their size naturally. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | been natty for 3 years and finally at the natty limit i think | Someone believes they have hit the ceiling of natural muscle growth. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | bro got huge in 6 months. natty? doubt it. | Rapid gains are being attributed to steroid use. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Claiming to train without performance-enhancing drugs.
- Questioning whether someone's physique was achieved naturally.
- Contrasting with someone who uses steroids.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone who eats organic food.
- You are outside gym or fitness contexts.
Variations and related forms
Natty vs juiced
natty
Natty means achieving a physique without performance-enhancing drugs.
VS
juiced
Juiced means using steroids or other PEDs to enhance performance or size.
Origin and context
Shortened from natural. Used in bodybuilding communities to describe drug-free athletes, then became a common online debate format.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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