for reals

English

Pronunciation

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Adjective

for reals (not comparable)

1. (slang) for real.
   • 1983, John Treadwell Nichols, The Magic Journey:

     "No he's not really, is he for reals?" the big-eyed little girl asked her brother.

Adverb

for reals (not comparable)

1. (slang) for real.
   • 1998, José Cruz González, Calabasas Street:

     MIERCOLES (crossing her fingers behind her back). For reals. Cross my heart.

   • 2006, Robin Wasserman, Wrath:

     "Oh, yeah, like, totally, I mean, you know, whatever," Miranda said, giggling. "For reals, dude."

Synonyms

• for realsies