Fire definition: what "Fire" means and examples
February 9, 2026
An adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally good, trendy, or impressive.
When something is fire, it is at the top of its game. It’s usually applied to things with a visual or sensory "wow" factor, like a new pair of trainers, a great song, or a delicious meal. It’s the modern equivalent of "brilliant" or "wicked." In text form, it is almost always accompanied by the flame emoji (🔥). It is a high compliment in the world of fashion and music.
Examples:
- "That new track by Dave is absolute fire."
- "I saw your new car on Instagram, it looks fire, mate."
- "The roast dinner you made was actually fire, Mum."
We've compiled this dictionary of common teen slang to help parents communicate with their kids. SafetyMode is the world's most advanced parental safety app for phones, making any Android phone safe for kids. You can find out more and download the app just here.
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