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Drip

Style, swagger, or fashionable appearance—having undeniable aesthetic appeal.

Drip describes exceptional personal style—the quality of having undeniably impressive, well-coordinated fashion sense. Someone with drip doesn't just wear expensive items; they wear them with confidence, coordination, and apparent effortlessness. Drip encompasses the entire presentation: fit, color coordination, confidence, and how pieces work together. The term originated in hip-hop and Atlanta trap culture, becoming mainstream slang before settling into streetwear vocabulary. Having drip implies an innate understanding of style that transcends simply purchasing hyped items—it's about how you put things together. 'That fit has crazy drip' praises an overall outfit; 'he's got drip' describes someone whose style consistently impresses. Unlike heat (which describes specific items), drip describes the person wearing them and how they're worn. The concept reinforces streetwear's emphasis on individual expression over mere consumption.

Origin & Etymology

From hip-hop and trap music culture, likely referencing jewelry 'dripping' with diamonds or ice. The term gained mainstream usage in the late 2010s through songs like 'Drip Too Hard' by Lil Baby and Gunna.

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