interjection Street Slang

Innit

/ˈɪn.ɪt/ · interjection · slang

"Isn't it" — a British tag used to seek agreement or as a general affirmation.

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Definitions

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A contraction of "isn't it," used at the end of a statement to invite agreement, like "right?" or "you know?"

“It's freezing today, innit.”
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In MLE, it broadened into a general affirmation or filler, even where "isn't it" wouldn't grammatically fit.

“"We should leave early." "Innit."”
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Can stand alone to mean "exactly" or "I agree."

“"That queue was mad long." "Innit, took ages."”
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Innit In A Sentence

Long day, innit.
"He's the best player here." "Innit."
That's mad, innit.

Origin & Usage

"Innit" is a contraction of "isn't it," long common in British English and broadened in Multicultural London English into a general tag and affirmation. It spread nationally through grime and youth culture.

Variants Isn't itInit

People Also Ask

What does innit mean?

Innit means "isn't it" — a British tag used to seek agreement or as a general affirmation.

Where did innit come from?

It's a contraction of "isn't it" that broadened in Multicultural London English into a general tag.

Can innit mean "I agree"?

Yes — in MLE it's often used alone to mean "exactly" or "I agree."

How do you use innit in a sentence?

For example: "cold today, innit" — inviting agreement.

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