send it
/sɛnd ɪt/
Very CommonTo commit fully to an action without hesitation or second-guessing.
Almost always carries energy and approval. Saying it to someone is both encouragement and peer pressure to commit. Rarely used sarcastically.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | I'm scared to hit that jump but everyone's like just send it. | Peer pressure to commit to the scary thing. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | quit debating and send it. you've been looking at that car for three weeks. | Stop deliberating and just buy the car already. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | he sent it on the highway on-ramp with bald tires and a prayer. | He fully committed to flooring it in a risky situation. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | interview is in 20 minutes. nervous as hell. send it. | Self-encouragement before a stressful moment. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Encouraging someone to commit to a risky or bold action.
- Describing someone going all-in on something without hesitation.
- Reacting to a big action someone just took.
- Self-motivating before doing something scary.
Do not use it when
- The situation requires actual caution or safety planning.
Variations and related forms
Send it vs full send
send it
Send it is the verb. An instruction or description of committing.
VS
full-send-driving
Full send emphasizes the scale of the commitment. You're not just going, you're going all the way.
Origin and context
Originated in extreme sports communities where committing to a jump or line without pulling back is a real skill. Popularized online through skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking content before spreading into general internet use.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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