fire
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: fye
Meaning · English
Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
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Common questions
What does “fire” mean?
Term used to describe that something is impressive, good, or cool.
Is “fire” formal or informal?
fire is generally informal.
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