1. the word you hear before a big lecture
2. when you hear it, prepare for boredom
3. the word that lets you know your in for it
4. the word people use when they are trying to be smart
5. the word people use when they are loosing an argument
6. the word you only use if you are in trouble, a smart mouth, or loosing in a argument/verbal fight
2. when you hear it, prepare for boredom
3. the word that lets you know your in for it
4. the word people use when they are trying to be smart
5. the word people use when they are loosing an argument
6. the word you only use if you are in trouble, a smart mouth, or loosing in a argument/verbal fight
by Jaemins Pink Hair January 16, 2020
The preface to a load of bullshit
Joey: “The earth is round, and there are photos to prove it.”
Stephen: “Well actually, you can’t be sure because you weren’t there.”
Stephen: “Well actually, you can’t be sure because you weren’t there.”
by Entomologist prime September 23, 2019
by anon333 July 03, 2018
A phrase often used to point out instances of technicality, ambiguity, or hypocrisy.
1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."
2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."
3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."
1. A technicality. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, technically you are correct about superficial elements, but actually no, you are wrong about the substance in some way that invalidates the premise."
2. Ambiguity. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, some elements of this that have merit, but actually no, there are further details that must be considered."
3. Hypocrisy. The meaning of the phrase in this context is "well yes, I will say something to you to temporarily satisfy you, but actually no, my true actions will go against what I've said."
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Me: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: Well yes, but actually no.
by TheStray7 January 01, 2022
What you say when you know what is expected of you, but you dont care.
Origin:
In an animated short film called “So You Want to be a Pirate!”. There’s a part where a character says “good guess, but actually no”. Someone posted a screen cap of it on Reddit, but captioned as “Well yes, but actually no”
Origin:
In an animated short film called “So You Want to be a Pirate!”. There’s a part where a character says “good guess, but actually no”. Someone posted a screen cap of it on Reddit, but captioned as “Well yes, but actually no”
My friend: Don’t you feel bad about taking his stuff?
Me: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: So you’ll for sure be here to fix my internet tomorrow?
Comcast: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: (clicks not interested on the same YouTube video for the millionth time)
YouTube: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: So you’ll for sure be here to fix my internet tomorrow?
Comcast: Well yes, but actually no.
Me: (clicks not interested on the same YouTube video for the millionth time)
YouTube: Well yes, but actually no.
by A solid cube of tungsten March 31, 2019
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