"Figuratively speaking" is a phrase used to clarify that the speaker is not speaking literally but rather using figurative language to make a point or convey a concept.
When someone says "figuratively speaking," they are typically emphasizing that the statement should not be taken literally but rather as a figure of speech or an exaggeration for effect.
When someone says "figuratively speaking," they are typically emphasizing that the statement should not be taken literally but rather as a figure of speech or an exaggeration for effect.
by StimHands June 6, 2024
Get the figuratively speakingmug. That.
#1: "Y'know, I figured out that figuring out the fact that the character limit is extremely long on Urban Dictionary so you use whatever you can to the point where it gets hard to read or maybe even off screen."
#2: "...What?"
#2: "...What?"
by anonymous July 28, 2023
Get the Figuring out the fact that the character limit is extremely long on Urban Dictionary so you use whatever you can to the point where it gets hard to read or maybe even off screenmug. GI Joe, GI Jane, Gigolo Joe, GI Jew (the one that says "you're still a prick" to any anti- Semite that pushes a button on his back, GI Junkie syringe sold separately.
Cop- Dolls? Not spending much time with the ladies huh, was that supposed to come off?
Hacker- No, but GI Junkie is worth more without the arm the syringe was stuck into, so thank you for that. Don't you know anything about action figures?
Hacker- No, but GI Junkie is worth more without the arm the syringe was stuck into, so thank you for that. Don't you know anything about action figures?
by The Original Agahnim January 12, 2022
Get the Action figuresmug. by Lawordsoflawisdom5000 August 22, 2022
Get the Father figuremug. by TheGeneralGenitalsPranksterian May 13, 2025
Get the <.7.9.7.6.>No Tienes Figure Tienes No<.7.9.7.6.>mug. Refers to da playful "arms held out wide 'n' to da side" gesture dat two super-sociable people beamingly display prior to giving each other a big ol' squeezy.
Offering a small child a stick-figure embrace is often an awesome way to make him feel less bashful and more comfy wif engaging in a "round of lovies" wif you --- often da attention-loving child will just gleefully rush in and snuggle up against you without really thinking too much about it.
by QuacksO February 16, 2023
Get the stick-figure embracemug. Someone you treat or see like a son, even if they’re not biologically yours; a younger male person you guide, protect, or mentor.
Ever since I started training at the dojo, Sensei Lee treats me like his son-figure; he scolds me, guides me, and somehow still lets me steal his snacks
by Last Universal Common Ancestor September 3, 2025
Get the Son-figuremug.