Drip

Slangculturearteconomics

Etymology

Slang from hip-hop culture; the exact origin is disputed, but "drip" surged in rap and streetwear vocabulary in the late 2010s, likely from the image of jewelry and luxury "dripping" off a person, or of being so stylish you leave others drenched.

  1. noun · /DRIP/

    Stylish, eye-catching clothing and self-presentation; sartorial swagger.

    What it names

    A word for style as a form of status you wear — the confident put-togetherness that makes an outfit read as expensive or effortlessly cool. It treats fashion as a flex you carry on your body, quantifiable and admired.

    Example

    New coat, new sneakers, fresh cut — the drip was immaculate.

    Related idea

    A cousin of a flex: drip is specifically about style and dress, while a flex can be any showy display of wealth or skill.

See also

CloutFlexSlay