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innit

British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood.

ˈɪn.ɪtDocumented since 1960s1960sBoomerhistoricalCurrent4.5K viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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5 citations · last seen May 2026

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Born ~1960 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 23, 2026UKCasual

British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood. Spelled "innit" because that's how it sounds at the end of "yeah that was mental innit" — which has no punctuation in real life.

See it in action
  • “Spooky indie horror time! It’s been a while innit!? Twitch.tv/Brutalsue”

  • “#Runningpunks Start the working week wiv a run innit.”

  • “As much as I like OneNote I do love a note pad. Old skool innit”

"That was mental, innit?"
Origin: Contracted "isn't it" — pan-British, especially London MLE (Multicultural London English).
For parents

innit means British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood. It's mostly used in British informal speech. It's casual and generally safe with friends and online. It's standard online vocabulary; nothing inherently concerning about hearing it.

For ESL learners

"innit" is slang. It means: British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood. Register: casual. Use it in: casual conversation and online posts. Avoid in: formal writing and professional emails.

Cluster: generic-action
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  • “Spooky indie horror time! It’s been a while innit!? Twitch.tv/Brutalsue”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “#Runningpunks Start the working week wiv a run innit.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “As much as I like OneNote I do love a note pad. Old skool innit”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “but Andy Biggs has got Trump's endorsement and if he beat's Katie Hobbs, AZ will have a MAGA governor. As I said, we're all innit here. Do what you can. And please try not to do it from the couch.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “it’s chewsday innit! ☕ it’s been a long day, so come join me for some cosy gaming and dilly dallying? ✨ today’s vibe check: brain full of bees! 🐝 ♡︎ raids, lurks & reposts are welcomed! ➜ twitch.tv/Marklmoon 🌛”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·May 2, 2026UKCasual

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innit means British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood. It's mostly used in British informal speech. It's casual and generally safe with friends and online. It's standard online vocabulary; nothing inherently concerning about hearing it.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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