/ɡrāt n(y)o͞
oz/
phrasal adjective
• when a correction as been made on a previously incorrect statement.
• when offering information that blatantly contradicts a previous statement to correct it.
• in response to an uncalled for statement or comment of either the absurd or
scary nature.
Example 1
Sarah: I thought we weren’t getting a new update until next month?
Sarah: *after checking* Great news, it’
s actually this
Tuesday.
Example 2
tumblrpost#384: I read that the
sky is
red.
tumblrpost#384: Great news, it is not.
Example 3
tumblrpost384: A reminder that eating a carrots does not lead to immortal life.
forumuser544: immortal life is simply a vacuum in space that leaves you feeling cold and alone for the rest of eternity
tumblrpost#384: great news