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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
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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
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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