(Internet slang, dated) Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain.
(Internet slang, dated) Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain.
O RLY means: Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
O RLY means: Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain.. Register: dated, informal. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
O RLY means: Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Really. A phonetic shortening used in casual chat, similar to "rlly" or "really really". Often doubled or tripled for emphasis ("rly rly rly need to leave"). More common in DMs and group chats than in posts.
(internet slang, text messaging) Are you serious? Really?.
(internet slang, text messaging) Seriously.
(internet slang, text messaging) Oh my Lord.
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(Internet slang) Oh, I see.