no really

English

Alternative forms

• no, really

Pronunciation

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Adverb

no really (not comparable)

1. really; seriously; used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation

   No, really, why did you forget to feed the cat today?

   Read on. No really, keep reading. You'll like it.

Related terms

• not really

Interjection

no really

1. no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

   Synonyms: really; no kidding; oh really; no shit; no shit, Sherlock; do tell; you don't say; duh; no duh