Why does fit now mean good looking

[brian3]

Somwhere around the late 90s. People started to use Fit as a word for good looking. Why? It always sounds so childish to me

[Niamh.]

I suppose If someone is fit it means they are in good shape because they exercise and have a good body which is attractive?

[Simone.]

yeh, it makes sense when you think about it.
Not like a few years ago when I was in high school and everything was bum!

[InOne]

Always used it. Like, Pixie lot is wellllllllllllllllllllllll fit

[Jessica.]

Always used it. Like, Pixie lot is wellllllllllllllllllllllll fit

:joker::joker:

[Shasown]

Somwhere around the late 90s. People started to use Fit as a word for good looking. Why? It always sounds so childish to me

It comes from the terms fit for purpose/fitting the bill etc. (the purpose being shagging).

According to Countdowns resident lexicographer Suzie Dent.

[Boothy]

yeh, it makes sense when you think about it.
Not like a few years ago when I was in high school and everything was bum!

Lmao, I remember when things were 'bum'.