valid
/ˈvæl.ɪd/
Very CommonAcceptable, reasonable, or genuinely good. A stamp of approval.
Gentler and more accepting than 'fire' or 'goated.' Often used to affirm someone's choices or feelings without overhyping. Carries a wholesome, non-judgmental energy.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | You want pineapple on pizza? Honestly, valid. | Your food preference is acceptable and I respect it. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | Not wanting to go out tonight is valid. | It is perfectly acceptable to not want to socialize. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | Her outfit is so valid. | Her outfit is genuinely good and well-chosen. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | Ok that point is actually valid though. | That argument actually makes sense and is worth considering. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone shares a preference or lifestyle choice and you approve.
- An opinion or take is reasonable even if not everyone agrees.
- You want to affirm someone's feelings or emotions as legitimate.
- Something is genuinely good but you want to be chill about it.
Do not use it when
- You mean something is the absolute best (too understated).Use “goated” instead.
- You are being sarcastic about something bad.
- You mean correct in a factual or logical sense.
Valid vs goated
valid
Valid means acceptable, reasonable, genuinely good. A chill stamp of approval.
VS
goated
Goated means the absolute best, greatest of all time.
Origin and context
Standard English word repurposed as internet slang for general approval or affirmation. Gained widespread use on social media and in LGBTQ+ communities as a way to affirm identities and choices in the late 2010s.
- First seen
- late-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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