Often used by someone to describe themselves as "genuine" or "authentic". It is perhaps the most overused and generic word in current use, rendering it almost meaningless. Browse any personals advertisements and every other person who lacks a sufficiently descriptive vocabulary will describe themselves as "real".

1.adv: The action of being true to the code of ethics of one's self, culture, and environment. ie: keep it real

2.n: An enhanced, extreme, version of reality that usually alludes to a violent existence.

Simply discribing something that is not fake

to be down to earth; have a grip on reality

A term used when someone agrees with you.

Describing super extreme weather conditions.

Used to add emphasis on a act. More powerful than saying really.
Another way of saying very genuine