Definition
A phrase suggesting that a specific person is exceptional, operates by their own rules, or has a unique quality that sets them apart from others.
Example Usage
People keep trying to fit him into the normal categories, but he different—he's doing his own thing.
Origin
Gen-Z internet slang, grammatically unconventional but common in spoken and online vernacular.
Fun Fact
Often used ironically or seriously to celebrate someone's individuality or nonconformity.
Source: Definition backfill (hailey)
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