asking for a friend 

Someone uses this phrase while asking a question. They claim to be asking for a friend, when they are in fact asking for themselves.

"Are narwhals real? Asking for a friend."

asking for a friend by Ash1355 November 3, 2015

asking for a friend 

something you say when you ask someone something weird but don’t want it to seem like you’re actually asking it

person a: "if a human and a dog conceived, would the female get pregnant and give birth to a humandog? asking for a friend."
person b: wtf

asking for a friend by mouthrat December 28, 2021

Asking for a friend 

Used when someone knows the questioning is stupid or embarrassing and doesn't want to take the blame for asking such a question. Everyone knows they're really asking for themselves, but they pretend their conscience is clear.

What sex position do dolphins like best? Asking for a friend?

Asking for a friend by ZenB22 November 2, 2018

Asking for a friend 

Usually people will say this when they’re asking for themselves but to embarrassed. Some people are actually asking for a friend when they say this but people still assume they’re talking about themselves.

Jennifer: is your cousin single? Asking for a friend.
Todd: do you like him?
Jennifer: no, I’m actually asking for a friend. I’m not gonna say who though.

Asking for a friend by nutella137 July 21, 2020

I'm asking for a friend 

A lie told on the internet in a futile attempt to lessen embarrassment after asking an embarrassing question.

"Is it weird to find anthropomorphic foxes sexy? I'm asking for a friend."

I'm asking for a friend by The-Rizzmeister September 13, 2016

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019