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Obviously

Something Louis Tomlinson said whilst being asked about Larry Stylinson
obviously there’s no truth to it oBvIoUsLy
by DAYTONABABY February 24, 2021
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Well, Obviously

A phrase that is use to state something that is already apparent, but in order to draw additional attention to it. Used for dramatic effect, or to emphasize an important point. It is said in a loud manner, at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the fact that needs additional attention.

Popularized by Antoine Dodson, who used the phrase to increase awareness of the fact that there was a rapist in his neighborhood.

Since that time, use of this phrase has been increasing, and it can be used at any time, when an obvious fact needs to be pointed out.
"Well, obviously, we have a rapist in Lincoln Park." - Antoine Dodson

Other examples in common speech:

Janine: What happened to my money I left on the bar?
Bruce: Well, Obviously, we have a thief in Snuffy's Bar.
Janine: Oh wait, I spent it all on wine.
Bruce: Well, obviously, someone has drank too much.
by general.havok January 24, 2011
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obviously

maddening cliché, adverb

1. A word overused in the wrong way by ignorant British speakers who mean ‘of course’ but for some reason will not use that perfectly adequate phrase.

2. Used as a filler word to hold the floor in a conversation, the ignorant, British speaker believing that ‘obviously’ sounds intellectual, unlike ‘er, um’.

3. In an obvious manner, overtly.

4. A word used to excuse the speaker for stating something which is openly apparent to the listener.
1. Shane: “So I was in the darkroom all alone, right? And obviously, my daughter having secretly swapped the chemicals for some other ones, the fumes obviously sent me to sleep. Obviously, I didn’t wake up until the meteorite burst through the ceiling.”
Cedric: “Obvious to whom? You are an oaf, Shane.”

2. “Well, Gary … we’re going to go out there and play some football today and, er, hopefully, come away with a result …obviously… cuz… well, that’s what football’s about, at the end of the day – obviously – the results speak for themselves and basically, it’s all about the silverware on the sideboard at the end of the season so we’re going to try to score some goals and …obviously…”

3. “Dicky was coming on to Harriet so obviously that we all covered our faces and groaned with embarrassment.”

4. “It was at that point, officer that he stabbed me. Sorry about the blood all over your shoes. My shirt is ruined, obviously. Do you think I could claim for that on my insurance?”
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Obviously Blind

An adjective describing someone who, it is plain to see, can't see. Sometimes hard to distinguish between this, and a moron

Note: Sometimes confused with blindingly obvious
*Thud*

Foolish Guy: "Hey, why does that guy keep walking into walls?"

Cool, wise guy: "Well he's obviously blind... Well, that or he's just a moron"
by Jonathan Englefield July 11, 2006
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Dobviously

By combining the two words, duh and obviously, you are left with obviously. This word refers to something so obvious it would be stupid or foolish to think otherwise.
1. "Is the sky blue?" asked Pat. "Dobviously!" replied Margo.
2. "It's cold out today, dobviously," Shane remarked through chattering teeth.
by rascalcat3001 October 16, 2017
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cobviously

An annoying, pretentious, condescending way of saying "obviously". Used primarily in contexts where the subject in question is not actually obvious. Pronounced, essentially, by faking a cough before saying "obviously".
"Did you hear that 'Avatar' beat 'Titanic' for biggest gross in the international box office?"

"Cobviously! 'Titanic' only made $1.242 billion!"
by NickPo March 2, 2010
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obviously not

when something is blatent obvious, sarcasm, founded by the clipston click
by Tom Hayward and Mason November 19, 2004
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