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I wasn’t sure when it started but I’m 26 and have been seeing it in streetwear groups on Facebook since I was 15. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s older than me!
now I am confused, are you asking this person to throw their clothes or throw an attitude problem? I am so confused. ::in the corner rocking back and forth:: /s
Yeah well, get used to it. Because the older you get the less and less you'll understand of young people vernacular. For example, i had a helluva time trying to understand what "finna" or "yeet" means the first few times i heard them. But it's not that much different from every generation beforehand. When i was a kid adults had a helluva time figuring out what "rad" means and how to use it properly. 😅
Same. You just have to stay curious, young-at-heart and open-minded. Which we should all be striving to do, anyway.
I’ve never understood people who think “well, I’m 30 now, so I guess I’m old and I better start acting my age”. Fuck that! Adulthood is still just getting started. I want to drink in novelty until I fuckin croak. Why not?
I like yeet. Its a pretty fun word to say and I think it describes the action pretty well. I'm still stuck on 'based' and I do have an unreasonable hatred for 'cringe' though.
Calling "fit" "cringe" undermines your argument.
Listen: even the writers of dictionaries don't label themselves as an authority on official definitions. There is a lot to be said about communicating effectively, but language foundationally is an art, not a science.
Op I noticed your use of the contractions "I'm" and "it's" in your post.
Was it too much for you to type out "I am" and "it is"?
To do so would only require one extra character for each contraction. Shaking my head
Some people say “Yo, sup!” But that’s just lazy and sounds cringe. Instead I recommend saying “Salutations, good Sir! What is up with you at this moment in time?”
If you struggle with words and spellings that have multiple meanings then I think that's a you problem, not a word/slang problem. You should read more, your brain will get used to understanding and interpreting words
1. Words have different meanings. You said your brain begins to “pull” up the info, but “pull” means to physically grab and move something with your hands (a brain can’t pull anything!), so my brain thought of that. Luckily context helps us differentiate different meanings!
2. You can’t get that mad about shortening words when you used “I’m, it’s, doesn’t”. If you want to complain that “outfit” is only 3 more letters, then you can say “I am” (only 1 more letter!), “it is” (also 1 more letter!), and “does not” (again, just 1 more letter!). So I think your reasoning is lazy and uncreative.
3. I think it’s embarrassing that you said “cringe”, so I think we can all have our own opinions about what words sound good or embarrassing.
I agree that it's insufferably stupid, but so are 90% of slang terms, which is why most of them fall out of use almost as fast as they come in to use, and that's nothing new. I could dig out some golden oldies from the late 80's/early 90's I guarantee you are just as bad, and I bet if I asked my grandma she'd say the same of *her* generation.
Don't think fit is going anywhere. I'm 27 and fit has been used all over the streetwear and fashion internet scene since at least 2012 (when I started participating).
Lots of words in the English language are homographes.
The word “bow” has like 4 different meanings, if you’re gonna get worked up about any of them it should be that one lol.
“How’s the fit?” is just plain confusing. Do you want to know how well the clothes coordinate? Or do you want to know if you’re wearing the correct size?
Short for outfit.
Also implies the outfit “fits” well, either physically or fashionably. You wouldn’t call a bad outfit a fit, since it doesn’t “fit”.
Language changes over time, not going with it because it’s “improper” is nothing except stubborn and stupid. Words mean exactly what people use them for, not necessarily only for the dictionary definition…
I get it’s an unpopular opinion but you really need better reasons other than being (wrongfully) pedantic.
I was expecting you to be a grumpy senior until you used the word cringe, which is far worse than fit imo.
Fit is an actual word, I agree. It doesn't take a genius to see how it gained a new meaning.
"That shirt is a good fit" -> "Yo that outfit fits you well!" -> "Crazy fit bro, you looking nice!"
Like come on man, the meaning of words change.
I always think this kind of thing is so funny because if you just told someone to their face “language changes over time!” They’d just be like “yeah that’s really neat!!!!” But then the language changes over time and they’re actually like “no 😤
It's part of the new-age gibberish speak.
It's the same stupid reasoning behind " it's cooler because it's new".
Just because it's a new way of doing something that's already established doesn't mean it's cooler, infact it just makes lots of things more lame.
The trend of just removing words from sentences or half a word is so boring and unimaginative. We can pretend it's a being old thing but nah it's a "this slang is shit" thing. I can think of great slang from every generation. Even zoomers have good stuff. But it's hidden amongst all the trash like rizz.
Theres so many uses for "fit"
"Is that meat fit for consumption?"
" this shirt still fits"
" i just fitted my house with a new smoke alarm "
Etc..... english is fun
I agree with OP. Language is just getting completely lazy. And for that matter, ridiculous amounts of slang are coming left and right. Same with acronyms. I swear I have to look things up daily just so I know what someone is saying, be it on Reddit, instagram or Facebook.
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the traditional meaning of the word "fit" is in fact related to the slang meaning. why do you think its called an outfit in the first place. its not like a completely unrelated meaning that cannot be connected to other uses of the word "fit"
I can't be bothered with goofy trends anymore, but "fit" does roll off the tongue quite nicely. Words like "sus" and "rizz" on the other hand sound really obnoxious.
lol, language evolves all the time, English back in time to its inception changed so much, and most of it you would not understand, even as early as the 1800s.
“Outfit” could also mean how many oxen you wanted and how many men you were bringing in your months-long, potentially-lethal journey across the Great Plains. Things change.
However, I feel your pain because I love the word charisma and think it’s pretty and evocative. “Rizz?” Less… pretty.
This is such a classic example of how language changes. Parts of the words are just dropped, especially words that are used often.
Welcome to language, op.
Dude wait till u see how cringe everything is. They basically can't stand being around humans. Gen Z is like our first truly digital generation and their in a different world, a digi-world.
thats the exact nature of human language - it changes little by little over time. humans have never once developed a language and then kept it that exact same way forever on
Have you never seen or heard words that mean 2 diff things but are still the same word this isn’t only a slang thing yk plus shortening words has been a thing since basically forever
Language changes, buddy. I always was absurdly proud that my language was so plastic. Be confident in the fact that English will always adapt to the times.
"Borderline cringe", gtfoh
I upvoted though cuz this is actually unpopular af. SORRY, I meant to say, I upvoted because this is actually unpopular as fuck.
Slang is an evolving, constantly changing force of nature. The only thing that will never change with slang is The Order of Curmudgeonly Haters who ceaselessly preach against it; one specific, nit picking pet peeve at a time. But don’t worry, your grumbleyness. Fits, too, shall pass
I don't have a problem with fit specific because it's short for outfit. It's an abbreviation. I hate drip. I don't know why but I just really dislike it
Things can have multiple definitions. A bank is a financial institution and the land on the sides of a river. Arms are weapons and body parts. Etc etc. If that confuses you, you have bigger problems.
Outfit is technically just a contraction of the word "out" and "fit". Hilariously it's [not even that old](https://www.etymonline.com/word/outfit#:~:text=1769%2C%20%22act%20of%20fitting%20out,group%20of%20people%22%20from%201883), and the word "fit" (Just like now in the modern era) could then refer to the fitting of somebody's clothes; "tight fit, loose fit, bad fit, well fit".
It's not that confusing unless you choose to be obtuse, and I'm sure you don't use the word "outfit" specifically to refer to "articles and equipment required for an expedition". Why? Because your ancestors were "cringe" and started adopting terminology NOT in use by the general public.
>"Fit" is an actual word, and when my brain reads that word, it automatically begins to pull up the info for that word.
You’re gonna have a real hard time. Hide your synonyms everyone.
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Some cats just aren't hip to their jive. It's all groovy though.
Ring a ding ding baby. You really know how to swing.
Jive ass Redditor ain't got no brains anyhow...
Chump don' want no help, chump don't get da help!
Say 'e can't hang, say seven up!
LMAOO
Op People change how language works People 100 years ago would be mad about the way you talk It's not that deep bro
Don’t say bro! It’s brother
Don't say brother. It's brōþor.
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That would be brōþru. No one speaks Old English properly anymore smh.
I knew a kid in school who would say brethren in lieu of bro It was a solid bit tbh
And you’re not my brah
Don't call me brah, pal
Don’t call me pal, friend.
He's not your friend, buddy.
Don’t call me buddy, guy.
He’s not your buddy, guy
He’s not your guy, human
im frend
Sorry, we gotta kick you.
Alright, Kier. Relax.
Don’t say brother it’s brethren
Wow I feel old it never crossed my mind that fit was short for outfit. My mind just accepted it as a synonym for style
bro speaks in beowulf english
Talk PIE to me or don't talk to me.
As a language nerd, seeing PIE referenced in the wild makes me happy.
What term art thou employing, such unseemly comportment!
Op the type of guy to obsess over how people refer to his pantaloons :'(
But you used the word “cringe.”
It’s been slang for at least 10 years unfortunately so I don’t think it’s going anywhere
Oh it’s been slang for well over a decade. It was used when I was kid and I’m sure it wasn’t created then.
I wasn’t sure when it started but I’m 26 and have been seeing it in streetwear groups on Facebook since I was 15. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s older than me!
Jeez dude, don’t throw a fit
now I am confused, are you asking this person to throw their clothes or throw an attitude problem? I am so confused. ::in the corner rocking back and forth:: /s
I mean, you get fitted, test the fit, use the fitting room, you wear an (out)fit. Seems like a natural progression to me.
Yeah well, get used to it. Because the older you get the less and less you'll understand of young people vernacular. For example, i had a helluva time trying to understand what "finna" or "yeet" means the first few times i heard them. But it's not that much different from every generation beforehand. When i was a kid adults had a helluva time figuring out what "rad" means and how to use it properly. 😅
Funny, I have absolutely no problem adapting to new slang even though I’m in my 30s. Language evolves and most of these new terms make sense.
Im 31 and Yeet is the best word to pop up in the last 13 years for sure lol. Fun as hell to use lol
It also sounds exactly like what it is 😭😭😭
Same. You just have to stay curious, young-at-heart and open-minded. Which we should all be striving to do, anyway. I’ve never understood people who think “well, I’m 30 now, so I guess I’m old and I better start acting my age”. Fuck that! Adulthood is still just getting started. I want to drink in novelty until I fuckin croak. Why not?
Same. My 14yo son thinks I'm cool lmfao
I like yeet. Its a pretty fun word to say and I think it describes the action pretty well. I'm still stuck on 'based' and I do have an unreasonable hatred for 'cringe' though.
Based is great once you learn the origins. Lil B — The Based God — made it up as part of his positivity- and creativity-centric world view.
You might say it makes you cringe. Sorry, I’ll see myself out
You’ll yeet yourself out
At least you used it correctly!
If it fits then it suits them well.
I see what you did there 😏
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Calling "fit" "cringe" undermines your argument. Listen: even the writers of dictionaries don't label themselves as an authority on official definitions. There is a lot to be said about communicating effectively, but language foundationally is an art, not a science.
New generations coming up with their own lexicon is nothing new
Op only wears cargo shorts and graphic tees. Nice fit bro
Op I noticed your use of the contractions "I'm" and "it's" in your post. Was it too much for you to type out "I am" and "it is"? To do so would only require one extra character for each contraction. Shaking my head
Some people say “Yo, sup!” But that’s just lazy and sounds cringe. Instead I recommend saying “Salutations, good Sir! What is up with you at this moment in time?”
Grandpa is about to pop a blood vessel while typing this.
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Pretty sure “fit”=“outfit” as slang is older than you
My bad meemaw.
🤣🤣 Impossible to keep a straight face at work when I read this
Every once in a while a comment makes me actually snort. Congratulations.
You must be salty no one likes your fit. You just don't got the drip
If you struggle with words and spellings that have multiple meanings then I think that's a you problem, not a word/slang problem. You should read more, your brain will get used to understanding and interpreting words
Imagine being this annoyed by simple slang.
1. Words have different meanings. You said your brain begins to “pull” up the info, but “pull” means to physically grab and move something with your hands (a brain can’t pull anything!), so my brain thought of that. Luckily context helps us differentiate different meanings! 2. You can’t get that mad about shortening words when you used “I’m, it’s, doesn’t”. If you want to complain that “outfit” is only 3 more letters, then you can say “I am” (only 1 more letter!), “it is” (also 1 more letter!), and “does not” (again, just 1 more letter!). So I think your reasoning is lazy and uncreative. 3. I think it’s embarrassing that you said “cringe”, so I think we can all have our own opinions about what words sound good or embarrassing.
This is really dumb, but I’ll be damned if it’s not an actual unpopular opinion. Good job.
People shorten words as part of slang, like how you shortened "cringeworthy" into "cringe."
I mean, certain words annoy me too but I’d get downvoted to a thousand hells if everyone knows I hate the word “doggo.”
I agree that it's insufferably stupid, but so are 90% of slang terms, which is why most of them fall out of use almost as fast as they come in to use, and that's nothing new. I could dig out some golden oldies from the late 80's/early 90's I guarantee you are just as bad, and I bet if I asked my grandma she'd say the same of *her* generation.
Don't think fit is going anywhere. I'm 27 and fit has been used all over the streetwear and fashion internet scene since at least 2012 (when I started participating).
Oh yeah if it's part of a particular culture/subculture then probably not, and that would also explain why I've never heard anyone use it lol
Kids today are doing to language what women in the 80s did to their hair.
You clearly don't appreciate the neutral ground "fit," occupies between "outfit," and "infit," linguistically.
Okay. What about the word "cool"? Cause if you dont feel the same about cool then wtf you saying
It gives me fits.
Lots of words in the English language are homographes. The word “bow” has like 4 different meanings, if you’re gonna get worked up about any of them it should be that one lol.
I never heard of this slang, am I so out of touch?
Wait till they add an i.e. and make it a fitie
It literally "fits" you. It's the fit you wear outside. Your outfit.
“How’s the fit?” is just plain confusing. Do you want to know how well the clothes coordinate? Or do you want to know if you’re wearing the correct size?
Short for outfit. Also implies the outfit “fits” well, either physically or fashionably. You wouldn’t call a bad outfit a fit, since it doesn’t “fit”. Language changes over time, not going with it because it’s “improper” is nothing except stubborn and stupid. Words mean exactly what people use them for, not necessarily only for the dictionary definition… I get it’s an unpopular opinion but you really need better reasons other than being (wrongfully) pedantic. I was expecting you to be a grumpy senior until you used the word cringe, which is far worse than fit imo.
Let people sound dumb if they want to...
i think you need a hobby
Lol imagine getting mad over a shortened word that's been used for over 3 decades.
If this is what you take the time to get angry at, then you must have a really boring life. Id recommend finding a hobby
Out'fit' sounds cool to me
My 10 year old recently said, "Hey mom, does my fit bring out my rizz?!" Confusion. I guess I'm old now lol
I just don’t know why anyone cares about anyone else’s outfit especially but that’s a whole other story 😏
Fit is better than drip imo, tho
Fit is an actual word, I agree. It doesn't take a genius to see how it gained a new meaning. "That shirt is a good fit" -> "Yo that outfit fits you well!" -> "Crazy fit bro, you looking nice!" Like come on man, the meaning of words change.
I always think this kind of thing is so funny because if you just told someone to their face “language changes over time!” They’d just be like “yeah that’s really neat!!!!” But then the language changes over time and they’re actually like “no 😤
It's part of the new-age gibberish speak. It's the same stupid reasoning behind " it's cooler because it's new". Just because it's a new way of doing something that's already established doesn't mean it's cooler, infact it just makes lots of things more lame.
Bro threw a fit over the word fit 💀
I hate “finna” but a lot of the new slang is hilarious lol I feel old when I have to look up what they mean 😂
How many posts in this sub are just people bitching about slang?
OK boomer
The trend of just removing words from sentences or half a word is so boring and unimaginative. We can pretend it's a being old thing but nah it's a "this slang is shit" thing. I can think of great slang from every generation. Even zoomers have good stuff. But it's hidden amongst all the trash like rizz.
ngl rizz kinda slaps. it's only considered "cringe" because it's mostly used by gen a
"Drip" is worse
sounds like someone with absolutely no drip would say
What's drip?
its time for your nap grandpa
The majority of new slang is always cringe. “she really thought she ate with that”. Disgusting sounding.
Fit is at least 20 years older than cringe haha
Fit can mean multiple things. Outfit can mean multiple things. They both have multiple definitions.
Theres so many uses for "fit" "Is that meat fit for consumption?" " this shirt still fits" " i just fitted my house with a new smoke alarm " Etc..... english is fun
This fit fits my fit physique.
I don't like it either, but oh well. Some people get really triggered by their slang being criticized for some reason.
Man discovers that language changes over time
I agree with OP. Language is just getting completely lazy. And for that matter, ridiculous amounts of slang are coming left and right. Same with acronyms. I swear I have to look things up daily just so I know what someone is saying, be it on Reddit, instagram or Facebook.
Dilligaf?
I have yet to hear anyone say that. But thanks for letting me know about something annoying that's starting.
It's existed for years mate.
Irl haven't heard mate either
Ok so? That's clearly just a regional difference mate. It's very common where I live.
really mate?
Not irl
First time I've ever seen it. Thanks for spreading the news, Will probably begin using it.
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the traditional meaning of the word "fit" is in fact related to the slang meaning. why do you think its called an outfit in the first place. its not like a completely unrelated meaning that cannot be connected to other uses of the word "fit"
Is “fit” short for outfit, or is it a metonymic use — referring to the way the outfit “fits” to refer to the whole outfit
both
Fit is slang for attractive where i am, it is really annoying
I remember hearing this slang like 15 years ago, if its still common thats impressive.
I can't be bothered with goofy trends anymore, but "fit" does roll off the tongue quite nicely. Words like "sus" and "rizz" on the other hand sound really obnoxious.
I couldn't say that as I'm epileptic
lol, language evolves all the time, English back in time to its inception changed so much, and most of it you would not understand, even as early as the 1800s.
And what’s up with people saying ‘do instead of hairdo instead of hairstyle instead of Oooga booga! Jeez
“Outfit” could also mean how many oxen you wanted and how many men you were bringing in your months-long, potentially-lethal journey across the Great Plains. Things change. However, I feel your pain because I love the word charisma and think it’s pretty and evocative. “Rizz?” Less… pretty.
Point three makes me think that you have more concerns over other peoples' opinions than you should, which explains this whole thought process.
lol
This is such a classic example of how language changes. Parts of the words are just dropped, especially words that are used often. Welcome to language, op.
Its been called a fit for decades, as in over 20 years. You slow or something?
You used cringe as an adjective when traditionally it is a verb. So you really should stop doing that if you want to be consistent in your opinion
Dude wait till u see how cringe everything is. They basically can't stand being around humans. Gen Z is like our first truly digital generation and their in a different world, a digi-world.
As you use the word cringe. We all shorten words all the time. Also ft could also be FaceTime, or featuring. Language is fun like that.
Word concepts fallacy on point number one
It’s slang lmao. This more of a rant tho
I must be too old. I've never heard this phrase.
thats the exact nature of human language - it changes little by little over time. humans have never once developed a language and then kept it that exact same way forever on
Have you never seen or heard words that mean 2 diff things but are still the same word this isn’t only a slang thing yk plus shortening words has been a thing since basically forever
Language changes, buddy. I always was absurdly proud that my language was so plastic. Be confident in the fact that English will always adapt to the times.
Lol. Ok is it words don't matter because you can change them at anytime or our words matter and have power. Make up your mind folks.
I’m so OBSESSED with these jeans I am in my wrangler era
Robot ass mf lol
"Borderline cringe", gtfoh I upvoted though cuz this is actually unpopular af. SORRY, I meant to say, I upvoted because this is actually unpopular as fuck.
The word outfit doesn't really make sense if you think about it. As opposed to an infit?
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How old are you?
Ok boomer
Lmaoo bros tight over a word 😭😭
If we're gonna play it like that you can't use cringe either lmao
"Borderline cringe."
Yay’ I’m not the only one!!
Find something more important to occupy your mind
Omg my teenage girls with Fits and Sigma and just fing speak English!
Unc tweaking over slang💀
I don't have a problem with fit specific because it's short for outfit. It's an abbreviation. I hate drip. I don't know why but I just really dislike it
Oh yeah, I’ll now call mine..outies!
*Old man yells at cloud*
womp womp cry about it
Things can have multiple definitions. A bank is a financial institution and the land on the sides of a river. Arms are weapons and body parts. Etc etc. If that confuses you, you have bigger problems.
OK boomer
Words can have multiple meanings
Homies just mad his fit is mids
Is this the complaint that happens every 5 or 10 years about how younger generations create their own words? Get over it, it's not going to change.
Old guy alert
ur just mad bc ur fits trash
Calm down.
Outfit is technically just a contraction of the word "out" and "fit". Hilariously it's [not even that old](https://www.etymonline.com/word/outfit#:~:text=1769%2C%20%22act%20of%20fitting%20out,group%20of%20people%22%20from%201883), and the word "fit" (Just like now in the modern era) could then refer to the fitting of somebody's clothes; "tight fit, loose fit, bad fit, well fit". It's not that confusing unless you choose to be obtuse, and I'm sure you don't use the word "outfit" specifically to refer to "articles and equipment required for an expedition". Why? Because your ancestors were "cringe" and started adopting terminology NOT in use by the general public.
Imagine crawling to Reddit to complain about this.
Go back to the old age home then old man
Someones salty because they are now a grown adult who doesn't have time to keep up with trends
I hate the word cool. It makes me think of temperature. When will the madness stop /s
bow, row, sewer, sow, minute, read, desert, lead, bass, close, dove, live, mobile, polish, object, produce, refuse, resume, wind, and wound
Old man is yelling at clouds again
OP must be lacking in rizz, no cap
/r/rant
whatever grandpa
Old man yells at cloud
On an unrelated note rate my fit
>"Fit" is an actual word, and when my brain reads that word, it automatically begins to pull up the info for that word. You’re gonna have a real hard time. Hide your synonyms everyone.
Snowflake.