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The catchphrase used by vsauce Michael at the beginning of every video, followed by the iconic music.
Michael: The effect is really fun, but it's unrealistic. Or is it?
The video: *you know the music*
Or is it by nocringeman March 9, 2021
Words you can keep
Used to come back to anything someone says. Typically used when someone makes a statement to look hard or tough or like they actually know what the fuck they are talking about. You quickly act as the lawyer spreading doubt and say Or is it? Or does it? Or do they? et cetera!
Billy Bob "It's time to start working"
Smart person "Or is it?"

Billy Bob "This egg roll really hits the spot"
Smart person "Or does it?"

Billy Bob "stAve takes out the trash..."
Smart person "Or does he?"
Or is it by OrIsIt August 17, 2011
Something Harry Styles says at his concerts. It is almost always said after “this is a family show!”
Harry:*picks up fluffy pink handcuffs that were thrown on stage* *shouts* “this is a family show!” *turns around* *turns back* “OORRR IIISSSS IIITTTT!?”

Harry styles: Or is it!
Or is it by Idekatthispoint March 24, 2019

Or is it? 

Another way to say "Or not?"
Hey Vsauce! Michael here, and subscribing to Vsauce is a no-brainer, Or is it?
Or is it? by qanrede January 14, 2023

Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me? 

A phrase people say when horny, or when they see a hot person.
A buff guy walked past the table
lisa: "Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?"

this is a family show... or is it 

the term coined by hazza at a one direction concert when asked to take off his shirt

in 2020 we have the fine line vinyl cover where it is defiantly not a family show
FANS- take your shirt off

HARRY- you need to calm down this is a family show... or is it ???

Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? 

A phrase commonly used to point out hypocrisy and double standards in people, organizations or governments.

Coined by Jay-Z in his 2002 song "Blueprint 2," where he points out his then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering which songs are more his true self; the socially conscious ones ("One Mic," "Black Girl Lost") or the misogynistic ones ("Oochie Wally," "You Owe Me")
Conservative: "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor had it coming; I back the blue!"
Also Conservative *six months later*: "Arrest the Capitol cop who killed Ashli Babbit!"
Me: "Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? Pick a side!"
More from Urban Dictionary
1. Meaning nasty, sexy, filthy. Popularized by Christina Aguilera.

2. Used usally as a close friend in hip-hop slang.
1. Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat drippin' over my body
Dancin' gettin' just a little naughty

2. Sup Dirrty? Haven't seen you in a while.
dirrty by Minty November 30, 2003
Word of the Day on September 3, 2026

Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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