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ConnectWord · Ages 12-30 · In use

real

A one-word reaction meaning "so true, I relate". "So real for this" praises someone for being honest and down to earth.

"I need a nap after every class." "Real."

For parents and educators

Harmless agreement.

Where it came from

Built on the older "keeping it real". "So real for this" took off on Twitter fan accounts in 2021.

Also heard as

so real, so real for this, real for this

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