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i'm just sayin'

An expression that can mean any of the following: 1) I have no ulterior motive; 2)you were not really listening to what I said; 3) your argument against my stated position is not pursuasive.
One:"Say what?"
"I'm just sayin' we're going to town and we think you ought to come along?"

Two:"Whatever."
"Hey, I'm just sayin'...

Three: "And those are the reasons I disagree with you."
"Well, I'm just sayin'.
i'm just sayin' by Mackinac Jack December 11, 2008
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I'm just sayin'

A conciliatory phrase to defuse a judgmental, but true, statement.
You are charging $150 for 15 minutes of work?! I'm just sayin'. Actually meaning, you know that's not right.
I'm just sayin' by Storkdiva January 22, 2017

[i'm just sayin] 

1. Abbreviated phrase of the longer expression "I'm not sayin, Im just sayin," meaning to merely suggest an idea or comment without making it your personal opinion or belief.

2. To say something aloud without advocating or supporting it
"Dude why do poor people have so many fucking children? They should have to agree to permanent birth control before they apply for welfare."

-- "Hahah so you think poor people shouldnt have kids???"

--" I dunno Im not sayin, i'm just sayin..."
[i'm just sayin] by Lil Wayne23344 September 30, 2008

I'm just sayin. 

Another form of being jealous of another person. Also know as throwing shade.
Person one ; "mane your jordans are nice.

Person two; "thanks!"

Person three;

"mane, I would have got the red and black ones. Those look better I'm just sayin."
I'm just sayin. by YaosoneR December 28, 2013

I'm just sayin'. 

An ineffective attempt to disown responsibility for being an asshole that actually emphasizes the fact that you are indeed an asshole.
Me: Ow, that coffee is HOT!
Asshole: You are such a wimp. I'm just sayin'.

Me: Take that asshole (while pouring hot coffee on the asshole's shoes).
I'm just sayin'. by Ahbalogna September 3, 2020

I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin' 

What you use when you are trying to insinuate something and they pick up on it. It's like a get out of free jail card for those moments.
Ashley: Maybe you shouldn't wear that dress.

Lucy: Why not?

Ashley: It doesn't fit right.

Lucy: Are you trying to say I'm fat?

Ashley: I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin' 

Trying to let someone thing you're "not sayin'", when, in fact, you most certainly ARE "sayin'".

Trying to make it seem like you are not saying anything unkind or questionable, but then admitting that you are. It happens so fast, no one will be the wiser...
Beezus : Does this pair of jeggings make my ass look enormous ?
Ramona: Well, maybe a little.

Beezus : Dang - for reals ?
Ramona: Hey, I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'