Slang

real

This page is about the slang term real

Meaning

complete, utter; very, extremely

For example

  • Our holiday was a real nightmare. It rained every day, the hotel was noisy, and the restaurants were real expensive, too.

  • Susie said the guys in Brazil were real sexy, and just about every girl on the beach was a real stunner.

Quick Quiz

Martin came real close to winning a medal at the Olympics. He

a. really won a medal

b. won a real medal

c. nearly won a medal
a) really won a medal b) won a real medal c) nearly won a medal

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Contributor: Matt Errey