innit
in-nit · interjection
Definitions
interjection
- 1.
(British informal) A tag question used to seek agreement or confirmation, regardless of the grammatical structure of the preceding statement.
- 2.
Used as a general exclamation of agreement or emphasis.
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Etymology
A contraction of isn't it common in British English, particularly in London and urban dialects including Multicultural London English (MLE). Unlike standard tag questions, "innit" is used regardless of the subject or verb of the main clause.