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but actually

a phrase said when adding on to a sarcastic or joking comment to imply you really actually agree with the sarcasm.

otherwise used to indicate you weren't kidding.
*on facebook picture*
p1- you're so ugly. lol jk
p2.- but actually...
p3. fuck you

OR
p1. wow she's so dumb
p2. hahah yeah total idiot jk
p1. no, but actually..
by uurghy October 6, 2010
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Well yes, but actually no

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."
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Me: Well yes, but actually no.
by TheStray7 January 1, 2022
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Well yes, but actually no

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”
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.
by A solid cube of tungsten March 30, 2019
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yes, but actually no

A meme, which has lasted more than 6 months.
"Does PETA helps to save animals?"

Yes, but actually no.
by Makel the magi March 17, 2019
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Lachlan but actually Stuart

Red haired boy who secretly loves cock, fantasises about sucking dick all day long and dreams of shadows
Man that dude is such a lachlan but actually stuart
by bushini349358 June 13, 2022
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Lachlan but actually Stuart

Red haired boy who secretly loves cock, fantasises about sucking dick all day long and dreams of shadows
Man that dude is such a lachlan but actually stuart
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swedish guy but actually danish

Stupid swedish people who are actually danish people like Strebz
Strebz is such a swedish guy but actually danish
by CH9IICICKKAAN June 30, 2020
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