Definition
An expression indicating strong personal identification or relatability with something—a behavior, trait, joke, or situation that feels authentically representative of one's personality. Used to affirm commonality with others.
Example Usage
When someone said they'd rather stay home than go out on a Friday night, I was like 'that's so me.'
Origin
Colloquial phrase that gained popularity through Gen-Z social media usage in the 2010s; reflects a broader internet culture of relatability.
Fun Fact
The phrase is often paired with 'coded' to create variations like 'that's giving main character energy,' which spread virally across TikTok.
Source: Definition backfill (hailey)
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