sort
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Used in a slang sense thus—"That’s your SORT," as a term of approbation. "Pitch it into him, that’s your SORT," i.e., that is the proper kind of plan to adopt.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “sort” mean?
Used in a slang sense thus—"That’s your SORT," as a term of approbation. "Pitch it into him, that’s your SORT," i.e., that is the proper kind of plan to adopt.
Is “sort” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.