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Meaning of innit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
/ˈɪn.ɪt/

Definitions

  1. Contraction of isn't + it.
    abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, dialectal
  2. Used as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb. May precede the statement.
    British, Multicultural-London-English, colloquial, contraction, proscribed
  3. Used as a discourse marker.
    British, Multicultural-London-English, broadly, colloquial, contraction, proscribed

Examples

“Innit your birthday today?”
“It's your birthday today, innit?”
“Innit dolphins are a type of whale?”
“You were dissing my girl, innit?”
“I like pop music, innit.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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