Drip
Effortlessly stylish clothes, jewelry, and overall swagger — looking expensive and put-together.
Definitions
Specifically the items themselves — the clothes and jewelry that make you look good.
A standout sense of style; clothes, accessories, and presence that look fly and expensive. To 'have drip' is to be well-dressed in a confident way.
By extension, any cool or impressive quality, used loosely beyond fashion.
Drip In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Rooted in AAVE and Southern hip-hop; popularized widely by Atlanta rap in the mid-2010s (Gucci Mane, Migos, etc.). The 'liquid' imagery suggests style so heavy it drips off you.
People Also Ask
What does drip mean in slang?
It means stylish, fashionable swagger — having drip is looking expensive and effortlessly cool in your clothes and accessories.
Is drip a compliment?
Definitely. Telling someone they have drip or that their fit is drippy is high praise for their style.
Where did drip come from?
From AAVE and Southern hip-hop, blowing up through Atlanta rap in the mid-2010s before going mainstream on social media.
What's the difference between drip and swag?
They're close cousins; swag is broader confidence and attitude, while drip leans specifically on the clothes, jewelry, and how expensive you look.
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