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fighting
FY-ting · interjection · informal
An encouraging cheer meaning 'you can do it!'
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A supportive exclamation of encouragement, shouted to cheer someone on. Ubiquitous among idols and fans alike.
“Before the stage they huddled and yelled 'Fighting!'”
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fighting In A Sentence
Before the stage they huddled and yelled 'Fighting!'
Origin & Usage
Konglish 파이팅 (paiting), from English 'fighting'.
People Also Ask
What does 'fighting' mean in K-pop?
It's a cheer of encouragement meaning roughly 'you can do it!' or 'good luck!', shouted to root someone on.
How do you use 'fighting'?
You call it out to encourage someone before a challenge, e.g. huddling before a stage and yelling 'Fighting!'
Where does 'fighting' come from?
It's Konglish, from the English word 'fighting,' rendered in Korean as 파이팅 (paiting) and often romanized 'hwaiting.'
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