Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

not-your-type

phrase

/nɒt jʊər taɪp/

Definition

A phrase used to describe someone who does not meet the personal preferences or tastes of another individual, typically in a romantic or social context.

Examples

“She seems nice, but honestly, she’s just not my type.”
“I went on a date with him, but he’s really not my type at all.”
“I appreciate her friendship, but romantically, she’s just not your type.”

Meaning

When someone says a person is ‘not your type’, they mean that this person does not fit the qualities or characteristics that one typically finds attractive or appealing.