I see

Its the word everyone uses when someone just told you something and you literally can't come up with anything else to respond with. So in essence you use "I see"

Also used when you hear something really nasty or something you just could have gone without hearing you commonly use the words "I see"

Yo so dude, check it out... I went out with Jessica last night and things got crazy. *The dude who thinks he is so uber cool, goes on about the sick things he and Jessica did* *5 minutes later* Yeah so it was freaking awesome!
*Other friend* I see...

I see by Jason June 30, 2004

I see

A conversational response which indicates a level of understanding without necessarily indicating agreement with the statement. It essentially means "I acknowledge and understand what you are saying".

"I don't think you should be dating that Denise girl. She's not right for you"

"I see."

I see by CBDroege August 21, 2009

I see

A good responce when you have nothing better to say.

"I broke my leg yesterday!"
"I see."

I see by CAR I August 5, 2008

I see

A phrase someone uses when they don't care enough to engage in conversation. Normally makes the receiver of the phrase stop conversing until the other individual decides to be alive again, which this point they are forced to come up with something to appease the other individual in the conversation. When someone uses the phrase it usually donset make sense and induces frustration, instahate, the urge to stab someone, brings friendship in to question, makes the recipient feel more alone than they actually are, and in some cases it has been known to cause people to rage online making definitions for the phrase to express how it makes them feel...............!!

Person 1: Hey man, I just found my meaning... my reason to live.. I finally found something to live for..

Person 2: i see.

Person 1: ...

Person 2: ...

Person 1: yeah.. I have eyes to, I.. can also see..................

Person 2: i see.

Person 1: ...

Person 2: Finally got that game you've been obsessing over XD...

Person 1: ............. i see........fuck you man...... fuck... you

Person 2: i see.

I see by FrankTheSpider February 25, 2015

I see

A phrase used when someone says something that is not particularly interesting but you feel the need to respond anyway as not to be rude. Mostly used during instant messaging conversations.

Person A: So I was watching an episode of How It's Made today, it was about toilet seats. They make them in a factory with lasers, it's pretty cool. Anyway, after that I went to the plaza and had a wrap.
Person B: I see

I see by Mr. McCorn September 28, 2008

I see

Phrase used when you have no idea what the other person has just said but definitely do NOT want them to clarify.

Guy: We were at the TOC giving a briefback when the GC walked in...

Girl: I see...

I see by Pauls_wench March 5, 2009

I see

a phrase used to express an inability to give a single fuck.

John: My mom just died today.
Adam: I see.
John: Alright fuck you

I see by lil tubby December 27, 2020