SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
dripcool style, fashionableUnited States, English (informal)“His outfit has mad drip.”U.S., Americas

Definition & Description of Drip

Drip is modern slang used to describe someone with an impressive sense of style, particularly when it comes to fashion, jewelry, or accessories. If someone “has drip,” they have a distinctive, eye-catching, and confident look.

The term comes from hip-hop culture, where “drip” suggests someone’s style is so fresh it’s metaphorically “dripping.” It’s often associated with expensive or flashy clothing, but it can also simply mean stylish or well put-together.

While it started in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and rap lyrics, drip has spread widely into mainstream pop culture, especially among younger generations.

Examples of Drip

  • “Check out her drip—those shoes are fire.”
  • “He’s got designer drip head to toe.”

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