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Definition for real in American English

for real phrase

phrase
1

if something is for real, you are doing it seriously, not just practicing or pretending

Example

We'd imagined what an attack would be like, but this time it was for real.

Synonyms and related words
serious in earnest substantial
2

used for showing that you think that someone is funny, stupid, or surprising

Example

Look at that outfit he's wearing - is he for real?

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say actually
Definition for real in American English