innit

See also: init

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US, Canada, General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈɪn.ɪt/, [ˈɪn.ɪʔ]
    • Audio (Queensland); [ˈi.nɪt]:(file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈɪ(n).nɪt/, [ˈɪnɪʔ]
  • Rhymes: -ɪnɪt

Contraction

innit

  1. (informal, low register) Contraction of isn't it.
    Synonyms: ain't it, (slang) [Term?]
    Innit your birthday today?
    It's your birthday today, innit?
  2. (British, informal) Used as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb. May precede the statement.
    Innit dolphins are a type of whale?
    You were dissing my girl, innit?
  3. (British, informal) Used as a discourse marker.
    I like pop music, innit.

Usage notes

  • When used as a generic tag question in British English, sometimes associated with Multicultural London English, it may be considered bad or broken English by some speakers.

Synonyms

  • (tag question): see Appendix:English tag questions

See also

References