It’s giving  ___

Appeared to be coined by Rolling Ray, the phrase “it’s giving___” is used to add a positive or negative connotation to the portrayal of a person, place, thing.  The phrase is flexible so you could use it in any context. First popularized in Twitter and Tiktok, Gen Z uses this term to make references to things that are analogous in vibes with the situations they face in a comical way. 

It is more than likely you will come across this phrase if you walk past a group of teenage friends or scroll through popular social media platforms, specifically the comment section. If you pay close attention to details, you will quickly realize comments that include the phrase tend to receive more likes and replies. Similarly, if you use this phrase in a public space, you may have people who turn around or respond in some manner. Moreover, like other phrases and terms, sometimes the phrase is used to reduce the tension in an environment or the seriousness of a particular topic by making a joke out of it. In short, it bonds people together and may be used to cope with difficult day-to-day interactions or events. 

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Served 

Reminds me of ___