adjective Internet Slang

Natty

/ˈnæti/ · adjective · slang

Natural — building muscle without steroids or performance drugs.

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Definitions

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Used in the obsessive 'natty or not' debate, where people argue whether a physique is achievable drug-free.

“Posted his transformation and the comments went straight to 'natty or not'.”
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As a noun, 'a natty' is a person who lifts clean, with no chemical help.

“As a natty you just can't put on size that quick.”
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Short for 'natural,' meaning someone trains without anabolic steroids or performance-enhancing drugs.

“He swears he's natty but those gains came fast.”
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Natty In A Sentence

Bro is 240 shredded and 'all natural', sure buddy.
Staying natty for life, I don't want the side effects.
Natty or not? Drop your verdict in the comments.

Origin & Usage

A clipping of 'natural' from bodybuilding forums in the 2000s, where 'natty vs enhanced' competitions and arguments were constant. It became a meme through fitness YouTube's endless 'natty or juice' callouts.

People Also Ask

What does natty mean in the gym?

Natty is short for natural — building muscle without steroids or performance-enhancing drugs. The opposite is 'enhanced.'

What is 'natty or not'?

It's the running internet debate where people judge whether someone's physique is realistically achievable without drugs. It's half analysis, half gossip.

What does 'fake natty' mean?

A fake natty is someone who claims to be drug-free but is secretly using steroids. It's an accusation, not a compliment.

Does natty mean the same thing on TikTok?

Yes — on fitness TikTok 'natty?' in the comments is asking whether the person uses steroids.

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