for realsies
An emphatic, slightly playful way of saying 'for real' or 'seriously' — used to confirm that something is genuinely true, or to demand genuine confirmation from someone else.
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People really gotta stop falling for the “No, they totally said they are about to agree to a deal, for realsies!”
Attributing this to "people" in general is unfair when you're quoting Marc fucking Andresson. Honestly I think that the average person would at least be skeptical of the "tell the truth for realsies" approach.
“Hey lash, whatcha playin’” DHS spook hunters. For realsies. They just can’t help themselves. youtube.com/watch?v=dNlS...
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An emphatic, slightly playful way of saying 'for real' or 'seriously' — used to confirm that something is genuinely true, or to demand genuine confirmation from someone else. 'For realsies' has the energy of a kid who learned to swear but isn't ready to commit to the full word — it's earnest and a little goofy, which is exactly why adults use it ironically while also meaning it completely. Perfect for group chats and casual conversations where sincerity needs a softening edge.
Wait, for realsies? They're giving everyone an extra day off this week?
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(slang, childish) , genuine, real.
“People really gotta stop falling for the “No, they totally said they are about to agree to a deal, for realsies!””
— Bluesky· May 2026“Attributing this to "people" in general is unfair when you're quoting Marc fucking Andresson. Honestly I think that the average person would at least be skeptical of the "tell the truth for realsies" approach.”
— Bluesky· May 2026““Hey lash, whatcha playin’” DHS spook hunters. For realsies. They just can’t help themselves. youtube.com/watch?v=dNlS...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(slang) , genuinely, actually.
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