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