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If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase "it’s giving." "It’s giving" is a slang phrase used to convey that something is giving off a particular vibe, style, or energy. If you want to learn more about this fun and complimentary phrase, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll go over the definition of “it’s giving,” how to use it, and where the phrase came from. We’ll also list some similar and related terms, so keep reading!
Things You Should Know
- "It’s giving" means something is giving off a certain vibe, style, or energy.
- For example, if your friend is wearing a stylish outfit, you could say “It’s giving fashion.” Or, if your SO cooks a delicious meal, you could say, “It’s giving gourmet.”
- The phrase comes from Black and Latinx LGBTQ ballroom culture of the 70s and 80s. It’s popular on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
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- ↑ https://www.insider.com/gen-z-slang-terms-meanings-2023-3
- ↑ https://axios.com/2023/11/23/gen-z-slang-words-meaning-2023
- ↑ https://www.history.com/news/drag-balls-house-ballroom-voguing
- ↑ https://glreview.org/the-language-of-ballroom/
- ↑ https://glreview.org/the-language-of-ballroom/
- ↑ https://www.fastcompany.com/90848775/a-guide-to-gen-z-slang
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/slay/
- ↑ https://www.elle.com.au/culture/rupauls-drag-race-dictionary-19207
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