innit

British

/ ˈɪnɪt /

adverb

slang (sentence modifier) a contraction of isn't it? , used to invite agreement with a statement

it's a funny old world, innit?

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Example Sentences

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Mahrez shrugs and, without showing much sentiment, replies "it's part of the game innit?"

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

"It's hard to say, innit? There's one thing regretting something and another for it to be published."

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2018

Slang such as ain't, innit and coz has been banned from a school in south London.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2013

There's a rumour going around that you will be appearing with the StonesI know, I know … funny that, innit?

From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2013

“Awful, innit? Poor girl. It’s weird, ’cos we were there that night.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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