Definition

Something that lands powerfully, affects you deeply, or proves unexpectedly effective or impressive; a moment or action with real impact.

Example Usage

When she finally called him out in front of everyone, that hit different—he didn't see it coming.

Origin

Slang verb 'hit' meaning to affect or impact, used colloquially since the early 2000s.

Fun Fact

Popularized further by the 2018 song "That Hit Different" by Jake Webber and Joji.

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