gucci
/GOO-chee/adjective
Meaning
In informal slang, gucci describes something stylish, impressive, good, or satisfactory. In phrases such as “I’m gucci,” “we’re gucci,” or “it’s all gucci,” it means that a person or situation is fine, settled, or no longer a problem.
- 1. Fashionable, stylish, or associated with luxury.
- 2. Good, impressive, or excellent.
- 3. Fine, okay, or satisfactorily resolved, especially in phrases such as “I’m gucci” or “we’re gucci.”
Examples
“That jacket is gucci.”
“The new setup looks gucci in every photo.”
“I missed lunch, but I’m gucci.”
“We had a tiny argument, but we’re gucci now.”
Origin and spread
The slang use comes from Gucci, the Italian luxury fashion brand, whose name became a shorthand for an expensive or fashionable look. Merriam-Webster identifies “very Gucci” in the September 1999 issue of Harper’s Bazaar as the earliest documented example it has found for the fashionable sense, quoting Lenny Kravitz’s description of his bedroom. During the 2010s, gucci also developed broader meanings such as “good” and “excellent.” The available record does not establish one person, song, or post as the term’s single coinage.
How to use it
Gucci is casual and usually upbeat, making it natural in texts, captions, group chats, and relaxed conversation. “I’m gucci” and “we’re gucci” usually mean “I’m fine” and “we’re good,” not that anyone is wearing the brand. Capitalization can signal the fashion label, while lowercase gucci commonly signals the slang use.
