for realsies

English

Etymology

From for real +‎ -sies.

Pronunciation

• Audio (General Australian):

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Adjective

for realsies (not comparable)

1. (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)

1. (slang) Truly, genuinely, actually.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:honestly

   • 2009, Holt Bailey, Brian Steele, Hostage: A Love Story‎^[1], 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)