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All That

/ɔːl ðæt/ · phrase · slang

Impressive and knowing it — often said sarcastically of someone who thinks they're hot stuff.

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Definitions

1

Conceited, acting superior, thinking you're better than everyone (usually sarcastic).

“Ever since she got the lead she's been all that.”
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2

Used in the negative to deflate something overhyped: 'not all that.'

“The movie was hyped up but it wasn't all that.”
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3

Genuinely excellent, attractive, or impressive.

“That dress makes you look all that.”
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All That In A Sentence

He struts around like he's all that and a bag of chips.
Honestly the new place isn't all that, kinda overrated.
You're looking all that tonight, who you trying to impress?

Origin & Usage

African American Vernacular English popular through the 90s, amplified by the Nickelodeon sketch show 'All That' (1994) and the phrase 'all that and a bag of chips.'

Variants all that and a bag of chipsnot all that
Tags #90s#aave#american#pop

People Also Ask

What does 'all that' mean?

It means impressive or attractive, but it's often used sarcastically about someone who thinks too highly of themselves.

What does 'all that and a bag of chips' mean?

It's an extended, playful version meaning even better than just 'all that' — top-tier with extras.

Is 'all that' an insult?

It can be. Said sincerely it's a compliment, but 'acting all that' means being stuck-up.

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