A phrase coined on the internet; mainly used to indicate sarcasm or acknowledgement of obviousness. Synonymous with a white snow owl.
by Drake Aldan September 18, 2005
The call of the common Surprised Owl of Internet Land. The Surprised Owl lives in a symbiotic relationship with another species, unlike many of it's real world counterparts. The Surprised Owl depends on the call of rarer Unflappable Owl and vice versa to provide mutual acknowlegdement of each others existance, thus reafirming the fact that they continue to exist, and thus perpetuating their existance. For if either owl fails to respond, the other will soon perish and upset the delicate balance that exists in Internet Cliche Kingdom.
The response is not due to inherent lameness but rather through necessity. Many believe in the exist of other owls, especially the Proper Owl, but scientists have continued to discount all evidence.
The response is not due to inherent lameness but rather through necessity. Many believe in the exist of other owls, especially the Proper Owl, but scientists have continued to discount all evidence.
by triggerx0 June 14, 2007
Means Oh Really?
Often used with a white owl, occasionally decked out in different costumes for uses such as "Quite Rly" (With a monocle and pipe) Often used for sarcasm or just to be an internet nerd.
Often used with a white owl, occasionally decked out in different costumes for uses such as "Quite Rly" (With a monocle and pipe) Often used for sarcasm or just to be an internet nerd.
#1: The sky is blue.
#2: O RLY?!
#1: Old chap, the sky appears to be quite sapphire today.
#2: Quite rly.
#2: O RLY?!
#1: Old chap, the sky appears to be quite sapphire today.
#2: Quite rly.
by Lupus Moon March 06, 2006
by Luths March 13, 2006
O RLY is simply a shorthand version of "Oh Really" It is often used on the internet to express either doubt or disinterest in something. O RLY is usually followed by YA RLY which is sometimes followed by NO Wai.
O RLY is commonly accompanied by a picture of an owl. The snowy white old was the original I RLY owl, and it started at a message board called 4chan. It's unknown as to why an owl was chosen to represent O RLY. It's probably because an owl's wise, inquisitive eyes are the perfect way to express the dubiety of a situation. The owl KNOWS.
Sometimes it is accompanied with boobies (the bird silly)
O RLY is commonly accompanied by a picture of an owl. The snowy white old was the original I RLY owl, and it started at a message board called 4chan. It's unknown as to why an owl was chosen to represent O RLY. It's probably because an owl's wise, inquisitive eyes are the perfect way to express the dubiety of a situation. The owl KNOWS.
Sometimes it is accompanied with boobies (the bird silly)
http://owlolboobies.ytmnd.com/ <O rly Owl with bird boobies
"-I say, old bean! I must express my astonishment of your claim!
Is this fact, or a clever ruse?
-I quite understand your disbelief. Sir, however I must say that me previous claim was indeed truthful!
-Great Scott!"
http://classytrilogy.ytmnd.com/ <source
"-I say, old bean! I must express my astonishment of your claim!
Is this fact, or a clever ruse?
-I quite understand your disbelief. Sir, however I must say that me previous claim was indeed truthful!
-Great Scott!"
http://classytrilogy.ytmnd.com/ <source
by Jules Wiess December 02, 2006
Phrase commonly said by a very angry white owl. When the sound is heard, one can expect to have their eyes pecked out.
Often seen with the ya rly and no wai owls.
Often seen with the ya rly and no wai owls.
Person 1: There's an o rly owl that tree over there!
Person 2: o rly?
Person 1: ya rly, that's why my eyes are bloody pulps.
Person 2: NO WAI!!!
Person 2: o rly?
Person 1: ya rly, that's why my eyes are bloody pulps.
Person 2: NO WAI!!!
by Moonside November 03, 2005
Lord Mumpington: Good sir I do believe I you may have once again bested me at this game of cricket.
Brumley St.Tobin: O rly
Baron Humperscut: Ya Rly
Brumley St.Tobin: O rly
Baron Humperscut: Ya Rly
by Smapde July 12, 2006