(slang) For real.
"No he's not really, is he for reals?" the big-eyed little girl asked her brother.
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(slang) , genuinely, actually.
(slang, childish) , genuine, real.
(4chan, internet slang) True, authentic.
Abbreviation of "for real for real." Used to emphasize sincerity — the doubled "real" is the point. Saying something once is being nice; saying it twice is making a commitment you'll stand behind.
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.