noun
Very common
feels
feelz
Feels (noun) means (informal, plural) Strong or tender emotions. Example: “That film hit me right in the feels.”
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(informal, plural) Strong or tender emotions.
"That film hit me right in the feels."
"Seeing the puppy reunite with its owner gave everyone the feels."
"Yo, please buy my CD. Only cost you 20 likes. Yo, it'll give you the feels, y'all, I swear."
— Sam Esmail, eps1.1_ones-and-zer0es.mpeg (2015)
"That old song gives me all the feels."
"hit me right in the feels"
How to use feels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual internet slang for a rush of emotion, usually nostalgic or sentimental.
When to use it
Very informal, common in online and social-media speech.
Common pairings
all the feels
catching feels
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Word forms
- Singular
- feel
- Comparative
- more feels
- Superlative
- most feels
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Synonyms
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feelings
emotions
sentiments
emotional moment
the feels
Rhymes for feels
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What does “feels” mean?
The word “feels” means (informal, plural) Strong or tender emotions. In plain terms, casual internet slang for a rush of emotion, usually nostalgic or sentimental.
How do you pronounce “feels”?
“Feels” is pronounced feelz (/fiːlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “feels” in a sentence?
Here is “feels” used in a sentence: “That old song gives me all the feels.”
What part of speech is “feels”?
“Feels” is a noun.
Is “feels” a common word?
“Feels” is a very common word in modern English.
What does 'in my feels' mean?
To be 'in your feels' means you are caught up in strong emotions — often nostalgic, sad, or sentimental. The phrase is casual internet and text slang, suggesting someone is feeling unusually emotional or reflective, sometimes after music, a memory, or a late night. It is playful rather than clinical.
Is 'feels' formal or informal?
Very informal. 'Feels' as a plural noun for emotions is slang that grew out of internet and social-media culture, as in 'that gave me all the feels.' It is fine in casual chat, texts, and memes, but you should use 'feelings' or 'emotions' in formal writing or professional settings.
What is an example of 'feels'?
You will most often see it in sentences like 'that movie gave me all the feels' or 'I'm in my feels tonight.' Both use 'feels' to describe a rush of strong emotion. The term is affectionate and lighthearted, popular in captions, comments, and everyday conversation among friends.
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