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Definition for real in British English

for real phrase

phrase
1

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

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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?

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Definition for real in British English