Fly

Fly is a classic slang term used to describe someone or something that looks stylish, impressive, or effortlessly cool (similar to drip). Most often associated with fashion, if someone's outfit is "fly," it means they're impressing people.

Origin of fly

The slang term "fly" initially emerged from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1950s to praise someone's sharp appearance or confident demeanor. It eventually peaked in mainstream popularity during the late 1980s and into the early 1990s, especially in hip-hop and urban culture.

Fly gained widespread traction thanks to hip-hop artists and R&B groups who used it in lyrics, interviews, and music videos. Tracks like "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)" by The Offspring and phrases like "fly girl" helped cement the word in pop culture. Though not as commonly used today, "fly" still pops up in retro-themed content, social media captions, and fashion circles as a nostalgic nod to 90s cool.