Drip is style. It is the way clothes fit, the way jewelry catches light, the way a person carries themselves. The word comes from hip-hop culture, possibly from the idea of dripping in diamonds or sauce. "That drip" means a great outfit. "Drippy" means stylish. It is a compliment, but a specific one. It is about fashion, not personality.

Drip is not just expensive clothes. A thrift store outfit can have drip. It is about coordination, confidence, and detail. A plain white tee and fresh sneakers can be drip. A designer suit worn badly is not. The word is about execution. It is visual. It is aesthetic.

Related slang

• Fit: short for outfit, similar.
• Fresh: clean and stylish, older slang.
• Fly: stylish, 1970s origin.
• Swag: style and confidence, 2000s slang.

Drip has spread beyond hip-hop. It is used by fashion influencers, teenagers, and even brands. It is a word that sounds like what it means. Water drips. Style drips. It is slow and deliberate. It catches the eye. It leaves a mark.