What Does “Innit” Mean?
Confusing slang in
Innit
interjection British slang
translates to
Plain English out
'Isn't it?' — a British tag question used for agreement or emphasis.
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The full meaning
Innit is a contraction of 'isn't it' used as a tag question seeking agreement or as pure emphasis. It appears at the end of sentences the way 'right?' does in American English.
Where “innit” comes from
Shortened from 'isn't it' in British English. Became widespread in London through multicultural working-class speech and grime culture.
How it’s actually used
End of sentences: 'That was mad, innit.' As emphasis: 'It's cold today, innit.'
That film was dark, innit.
You coming tonight, innit?
Bare cold outside, innit.
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For parents & teachers
Completely harmless. A British conversational filler and agreement marker.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-20