Real

(of a number or quantity) having no unreal part.

"The roots of the quadratic equation are both real numbers, meaning there are no imaginary solutions."

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Real

(of an image) of a kind in which the light that forms it actually passes through it; not virtual.

"I prefer seeing real portraits in art museums, rather than computer pictures."

Another example: "To walk through a forest in real life is preferable to seeing a virtual reality forest on a screen."

Both of these sentences use the word "real" to refer to images or experiences that are real or tangible, rather than digital or virtual.

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Real

of fixed property (i.e., land and buildings), as distinct from personal property.

"he lost nearly all of his real holdings"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Real

really; very.

"my head hurts real bad"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Real

a thing that is absolutely genuine or authentic.

"you've never been in love before, so how can you be sure this is the real thing?"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Real

You’ve smoked meth

You’re smoking real

by Backwoodmilk August 19, 2025

Real!

Synonymous with a "NOT!" joke.

"Mate, that party was rockin on Saturday night! REAL!" Would be used to describe a party that bored the shit out of you.

by thatkidDE March 17, 2009