Definition

A person's particular style, personality, or category of interest; what someone is attracted to or prefers. Often used to describe someone's romantic or aesthetic preferences.

Example Usage

She's really into minimalist design—it's her type.

Origin

Shift from categorical noun (printing type) to slang for personality/preference, popularized in dating contexts.

Fun Fact

The phrase 'that's my type' became especially common in dating apps and social media.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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