Few words induce such rage and consternation in traditionalists as the contraction innit. The word first emerged in the mid 20th century as an informal way of saying 'isn't it', particularly in questions seeking agreement or confirmation: it's a publicity stunt, innit? More recently it has developed into an all-purpose 'filler', with a range of meanings including 'don't I?' and 'hasn't he/she?', often used simply for emphasis: I get on with everyone, innit ｜ she's got this boyfriend Joe, innit? Though usually found in informal spoken English, these extended meanings are also well represented in the Oxford English Corpus, appearing in blogs, news, and fiction, with the 'filler' use now more common than the direct contraction of 'isn't it'.