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A brief yet unoriginal way to question the integrity of a person or an act. Implies "I'm so unimpressed with this, and disappointed in you for doing such a thing." Appears on social networking sites as a way for people to share news on something that has happened in the world and state their opinion on it, but without going to the trouble of elaborating. Perhaps a byproduct of a world with too much quick access to information, the necessity of forming quick opinions about such information, and the lack of any obligation to defend these opinions.

Really, UCSD? Really? (shares link) UCSD Frat Denies Involvement In 'Ghetto-Themed' Party UCSD Officials Condemn 'Compton Cookout' Held Last Weekend

In response to a question that just shouldn't be asked.<Slight Pause> Then said while cocking your head to the side a bit.

I really think Sanjaya should have made it. Really?

Yes but I don't want to hurt your feelings

Girl: Does this make me look fat? Guy: No not really

When spoken with the correct inflection it successfully embodies irony, disbelief and condescension. The sarcastic tone is key to capturing the true wit. Reference Weekend Update (with Seth and Amy) on the January 20, 2007, episode of SNL for the proper delivery technique.

matthew: We look good, people need to see us. kate: really!?!

1. in real life. 2. in large amounts; big time. 3. truely.

1. She was really dumb, but pretended to be smart. 2. He can really sing. 3. Did you really clean up your room?

A word used in excess by jake, in a funny way to make friends and others around him laugh. Usually, taking the mick out of teachers after they have given a command.

.Teacher:Jake leave the room please! .Jake:ReallY!

1. An exclamation used when you can't believe that someone has said, asked or done something so stupid, or unbelievably stupid. Often said very sarcastically. 2. A brief way to question the integrity of a person or an act. Implies, "I am so unimpressed with this, and disappointed in you for doing such a thing."

1. This guy sat next to me on the bus and it was half empty! I'm a big dude with my broad shoulders and rock hard waist. I was like, "Really, man? Really?" 2. Dude, I think that chick is digging me. She's heeding to call of the romanatee. Really, dude? Really?