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Fit
/fɪt/ · adjective · slang
British slang meaning sexually attractive or good-looking, not physically in shape.
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Definitions
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Occasionally for objects or outfits that look excellent.
“Those trainers are fit, where from?”
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Describing someone who is very attractive or hot.
“Your new flatmate is so fit, introduce me.”
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Used as a general compliment that someone looks great today.
“You're looking fit in that dress.”
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Fit In A Sentence
He got fit over the summer, gym is working.
Everyone in that band is fit, it's unfair.
She thinks she's not fit but she's gorgeous.
Origin & Usage
British slang that shifted 'fit' (physically healthy) toward 'attractive' through youth usage from at least the 1990s. Distinct from American 'fit' meaning in shape.
People Also Ask
What does fit mean in British slang?
It means attractive or hot, referring to someone's looks, not their fitness level.
Is fit a compliment?
Yes, calling someone fit in the UK is a clear compliment about their appearance.
Does fit mean the same in America?
No, in American English 'fit' usually means in good physical shape, not attractive.
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