Act

Pronunciation: ak·t

A shorter way of saying actually, usually used when someone’s surprised, doubtful, or realizing something wild. It adds a mix of shock and disbelief to a sentence.

Meaning: Basically means actually, but said faster and with more emotion.

Synonyms: fr, deadass, ngl, tbh

Examples:
• “He Act did it?”
• “You Act think I’m lying?”
• “She Act passed the test?”

by Gashtphal October 12, 2025

Don't act

When someone is saying something that is either not true or not completely accurate.

Kylie: You know I got this WAP
Jason: Bitch don't act we know that shit dry as hell u got that DAP

by Dontact November 14, 2020

Acting Agency

A business or organization who represents a range of actors by getting them paid roles within the acting industry.

"I have an acting agent"

"I am looking for the best acting agency in London"

E.g. Bennett Darling Acting bdartists.co.uk

by Knightley123 April 18, 2013

Acting "Jacki and Cari"

If someone acts crazy, odd or simply unpredictable, one acts Jacki and Cari.

Julia: Oh look at them! They're acting crazy !!
Horst: Yeah, totally acting "Jacki and Cari".

by cacky9000 December 3, 2017

An act of kindness

A phrase that is an alternate word started on r/thomastheplankengine on reddit as an alternate way of saying smash.

u/FoolishlyBad: An act of kindness or an act of villany?
u/Microsoft: An act of kindness

by feichang_piaoliang 非常漂亮 January 30, 2025

My choice act

The ability to commit suicide under certain stipulations that requires you to have a will and a power of attorney to handle all things for you for six months and if you don’t commit suicide in that time you have the ability to regain your right to decision making over your own matters in most states this is called assisted suicide

My choice act is also known as assisted suicide

by Statesrights March 15, 2021

Act #34 of the international screenshot protection rights

Under strict legitimate international law one has the right to defecate in the pillowcase of all and any persons that, without a warrant, screenshot ones content, whether the content was privately or publicly shared

Person 1“Hey, do you have a warrant for that screenshot?”
Person 2: “no?”
Person 1: “Under Act #34 of the international screenshot protection rights I’m allowed to shit in your pillowcase”

by ThiccGrandDad September 21, 2019