What Does 'Calm Luh Fit' Mean? The TikTok Slang Catchphrase For Fashion-Heads And Meme Enjoyers Explained

For people that love fashion and new slang, the catchphrase "calm luh fit" is perfect for their vocabulary. Sometimes written "luh calm fit," memes referencing the phrase are all over TikTok.

From photo slideshows to videos referencing the famous Erosion Bird, there is no shortage of content that embodies the "calm luh fit" vibe. Due to the saturation of memes referencing the phase, many want to know its origin, meaning and how to use it.

Curious about this meme's origin and why it's such a trending meme? Let's explain.

What Does 'Calm Luh Fit' Mean?

"Calm luh fit," also written "luh calm fit," is a phrase that describes an outfit that took low effort to achieve a good style. A great visualization for the phrase is a "school day" outfit that was put on last minute, however, it all comes together and earns compliments from others throughout the day.

Although this is what the phrase is supposed to mean, most people on the internet use the phrase ironically, often labeling outfits that are objectively silly, nonsensical or chaotic as a "luh calm fit."

What's The Origin Of The 'Calm Luh Fit' Meme?

Although it's unclear who, in all of human history, used the phrase "calm luh fit" first in real life, usage of the phrase started to surface on social media as early as last year. Usage of the phrase became increasingly commonplace going into 2023, mostly due to viral videos posted by a since-deleted TikToker named @W3ySosk11.

Also, "calm luh fit" became well-known because of a slideshow trend that manifested in August of this year, in which people mostly made fun of Twitch streamer Duke Dennis' old "fit pics" on Facebook.

The final phenomenon to fully popularize the phrase "calm luh fit" was a TikTok trend in which users wanted others to "rate" their "calm luh fit." Then, after showing their outfit on their body, they'd show all of their clothes on the ground. The joke was that they were usually in a public setting, inferring that they'd taken off all of their clothes in front of strangers.

What Is The 'Erosion Bird' Or 'Opium Bird?'

One of the main characters associated with the phrase "calm luh fit" is the Erosion Bird, also known as the Opium Bird. The AI-generated cryptid has quickly become one of TikTok's favorite images. Plus, many think that the bird's fur coat is a "calm luh fit."

What Is The 'Calm Luh Fit' Song?

Another facet of the "calm luh fit" meme is a song called "Calm Luh Fit" by underground rapper Tweaknh. Capitalizing on the growing meme, Tweaknh posted his song to Soundcloud in late August of this year.

The song has since become a photo slideshow trend in which meme creators showcase the funny outfits of celebrities, fictional characters and influencers.

For the full history of "calm luh fit," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for even more information.