Skip to main content

Not Really

Meaning; neither yes nor no at the same time; statement meaning in between, maybe or straddling the fence. Word used when trying to avoid a question.
You ask, "did you like the dinner?" Reply, "Not Really". Which means there was something you didn't like about it. Did you not like the greens or mash potatoes. It is either "Yes" or "No" This phrase should be used in conjunction with an explainatin following it.
Not Really by JoAnna Alicea January 16, 2008
Words you can keep

Not Really

A phrase that Mexicans use to joke or diss one another. Can also be interchanged with "Not even" "Or something". This phrase is generally used by white kids who think that they're funny.
Mexican number 1 "Did you see my new ride, homes?" *car gets hit by semi* Mexican number 2 "not really" Mexican number 1 "oh, no" Mexican number 2 "or someteeng"
Not Really by Really sexy old man February 8, 2010

not really

daniel: "is liana your girlfriend?"
austin: "not really"
**he and her have been exclusive for over 5 months**
not really by jackandcoke94 November 5, 2018

not really

I’m the first reply to a YouTube comment and I’m about to ragebait.
OP: I believe people deserve rights.
Reply 1: Not really. People are not entitled to rights at all.
Reply 2: @Reply 1 What are you on about, people are deserving of rights.
Reply 3: @Reply 1 Many people died for our right to have rights.
not really by WordWorld March 29, 2026

not really but hey... 

You can get away with saying anything as long as you say this directly after what you say.
not really but hey... by A. Heid January 27, 2004

Not-Really-Petite 

A chick who's petite, except for the fact that she has big hips and or a fat ass. She's "Not-Really-Petite."
Wow! Look at her! I love those petite chicks. Yeah, but she has a fat ass. So she's not-really-petite.

not really my boyfriend

I like the guy but we are more friends with benefits , a sec partner, without being together,a hang out buddy, without the responsibility ,or love but not hate,wanting to be with, or have but cant
Your not really my boyfriend but I wanna be with you always Joe but your not responsible and mature enough for me , but lets just have sex instead and hangout
More from Urban Dictionary
(Ewokese) Freedom!
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!
yub nub by rotjrem November 4, 2010
Word of the Day on September 4, 2026
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026
Next