The Brief: The phrase "built different" is meant to describe a person or thing that is on another level.

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“Built different” is a slang phrase used to indicate when an individual or thing is on another level. It also implies that the individual is fearless, elite, and thinks in an advanced manner.

The expression can also be used to address an individual’s attractive qualities and outward appearance.

According to Urban Dictionary, the expression also indicates when “two homies are too hot for the streets.”