feelin

be feeling it

slang Often contracted colloquially as "feelin' it."

1. To be interested in or approving of something. A: "Does this hair color look too fake?" B: "Not at all. I'm really feelin' it! It honestly makes you look 10 years younger." I don't care if sequins on New Year's Eve are cliché—I'm feeling it, so that's what I'm wearing! There was just a weird vibe at the party—that's why I left early. I wasn't feeling it.

2. To be enjoying and moving to the beat of a song. A: "Whoa, Dad is really feelin' it on the dance floor!" B: "I know! It's like he's on Soul Train or something!" You can tell the trumpet player is really feeling it—he's playing his heart out up there. The kids at the roller rink were totally feeling it and having a blast.

be not feeling it

slang To be disinterested in or disapproving of something. I'm just not really feeling this new hair style. I think it makes me look old. There was just a weird vibe at the party—that's why I left early. I wasn't feeling it. I know sequins are the standard on New Year's Eve, but I'm just not feeling the glitz this year.

feeling it

slang Often contracted colloquially as "feelin' it."

1. Interested in or approving of something. A: "Does this hair color look too fake?" B: "Not at all. I'm really feelin' it! It honestly makes you look 10 years younger." There was just a weird vibe at the party—that's why I left early. I wasn't feeling it. I don't care if sequins on New Year's Eve are cliché—I'm feeling it, so that's what I'm wearing!

2. Enjoying and moving to the beat of a song. A: "Whoa, Dad's really feelin' it on the dance floor!" B: "I know! It's like he's on Soul Train or something!" You can tell the trumpet player is really feeling it—he's playing his heart out up there. The kids at the roller rink were totally feeling it and having a blast.

How are you feeling?

How are you? The question typically has an emphasis on the listener's health. Miranda, I heard you were sick recently. How are you feeling these days? A: "Hey, good to see you. How are you feeling?" B: "I'm OK. We all miss our mom so much, but we know she's in a better place." How are you feeling? No crutches anymore—that seems like a good sign!