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What does fighting mean?
A supportive exclamation of encouragement, shouted to cheer someone on. Ubiquitous among idols and fans alike.
"Before the stage they huddled and yelled 'Fighting!'"
Origin
Konglish 파이팅 (paiting), from English 'fighting'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fighting' mean in K-pop?
It's a cheer of encouragement meaning roughly 'you can do it!' or 'good luck!', shouted to root someone on.
How do you use 'fighting'?
You call it out to encourage someone before a challenge, e.g. huddling before a stage and yelling 'Fighting!'
Where does 'fighting' come from?
It's Konglish, from the English word 'fighting,' rendered in Korean as 파이팅 (paiting) and often romanized 'hwaiting.'
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