FOR REAL

1. roughly equivalent to "serious." Used similarly to phrases such as, "Seriously?" "Are you serious?" etc. Can also be used as a statement rather than a question, meaning "Seriously!" Also for reals. (For example, Sally says, "I got an A on my paper." Bennie asks, "For real?" Sally responds, "For real!") Submitted by Lilan, Huntington Beach CA, USA, 29-12-2002 and Laura, Clarion, PA, USA, 03-12-2002.