is it

See also: isit

English

Alternative forms

• issit (Singapore)
• izit (South Africa)
• izzit

Pronunciation

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Interjection

is it

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see is,‎ it.

   - It's ten o'clock already.

   - Is it?

2. (Canada, South Africa, India, MLE, MTE) really? is that so?

   - I'm feeling tired.

   - Is it?

   • 2007, Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, "Thou Shalt Always Kill" on Angles

     Thou shalt not express your shock at the fact that Sharon got off with Brad at the club last night by saying "is it?"

   • 2008, Nicholas Drayson, A Guide to the Birds of East Africa, page 187:

     "I mean what now - the bet is cancelled but they are both going to ask her, is it?"

Particle

is it

1. (Singapore, Wales) Final interrogative particle forming a tag question.

   You forgot, is it?

Usage notes

In contrast to the neutral or not, questions formed with is it expect an affirmative response.

Synonyms

• or not

Anagrams

• -itis, IIST, IITs, SITI, itis