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for real

Inf. genuine; not imaginary. Ken is really strange. Is he for real? This whole day has been weird, it just isn't for real.

See also: real

for real

(spoken)

1. actually or truly When they told me I had an unlimited budget I knew this was not for real.

Usage notes: often said in reaction to what someone else says: “I don't think I'm going to the party.” “For real?”

2. as good as it seems Any time an unknown player does something amazing, people wonder if he is for real.

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for real

Actually so, genuine, as in Are your plans to move away for real? [Slang; mid-1900s]

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for real

mod. genuine; not imaginary. Ken is really strange. Is he for real?

See also: real

for real

Slang

Truly so in fact or actuality: "Is this place for real? A wolf in a ... leisure suit and a cow in a print dress wait patiently on the couch in the lobby" (Teresa Carson).

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