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It’s giving

/ ɪts ˈɡɪv.ɪŋ /

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WHAT “IT’S GIVING” ACTUALLY MEANS

Means something has the vibe or feel of something else, as in “it’s giving 2010s” for a retro outfit. People also just say “it’s giving” on its own as a compliment, meaning it looks great.

ZACK’S TRANSLATION

Half a review. The other half is your face.

“IT’S GIVING” USED IN A SENTENCE

  • “This outfit is giving main character.”

    It is giving a man who owns three identical coats.

  • “The office party is giving school disco.”

    It is giving HR-approved fun, and that is worse.

  • “Okay, it’s giving.”

    Giving what? It never says. That’s the point.

TRANSLATION SERVICE

WHAT THEY SAY“It’s giving.”
WHAT THEY MEAN“It has a great vibe.” (Or “it reminds me of…”)
GROWN-UP VERSION“It has a certain something.”

HOW IT’S GIVING ARE YOU? (TODAY’S AVERAGE READER, MADE UP)

93%

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