for realsies

English

Etymology

From for real +‎ -sies.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

for realsies (not comparable)

(slang, childish) True, genuine, real.
- 2011 October 6, Kathleen Perricone, “'Friday Night Lights' movie is happening 'for realsies,' promises show's star Connie Britton”, in New York Daily News:
  Connie Britton, who played Tami Taylor for five seasons, confirms the news is "for realsies."

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Adverb

for realsies (not comparable)

(slang) Truly, genuinely, actually.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:honestly
- 2009, Holt Bailey, Brian Steele, Hostage: A Love Story‎, 00:01:44-00:01:49:
  Hostage: I love you. Do you love me?
  Gunman: For realsies, babe.

Quotations

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Translations

Translations

Dutch: voor het echie
French: pour de vrai (fr)

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