The in thing Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈθɪŋ

thuh IN thing

UK

ðə, ði/ /ˈɪn/ /θˈɪŋ

thuh IN thing

Definition

An informal way to say something is very popular, fashionable, or trendy at the moment.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally in conversation. Usually refers to trends in fashion, technology, activities, or interests. Often appears with 'right now' or 'these days'. Similar to 'all the rage', but 'the in thing' is slightly less dramatic. Not typically used with people.

• Spanish: lo que está de moda
• Portuguese (BR): a última moda - o que está na moda
• Portuguese (PT): a última moda - o que está na moda
• Chinese (Simplified): 最流行的事物
• Chinese (Traditional): 最流行的事物
• Hindi: सबसे फैशनेबल चीज़
• Arabic: الشيء الرائج
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে জনপ্রিয় জিনিস
• Russian: самое модное
• Japanese: 今流行のもの
• Vietnamese: điều đang thịnh hành
• Korean: 요즘 유행하는 것
• Turkish: moda olan şey
• Urdu: سب سے زیادہ فیشن میں رہنے والی چیز
• Indonesian: hal yang sedang tren

Example Sentences

Yoga is the in thing right now.

basic

Wearing vintage clothes is the in thing these days.

basic

Drinking bubble tea is the in thing among teenagers.

basic

Back in the 90s, beanie hats were the in thing.

natural

Everyone is talking about that new app—it's the in thing at work.

natural

Don’t you know hiking is the in thing this summer?

natural