Phrase guide

are we deadass

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

A rhetorical question exaggerating one's disbelief about a situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, Internet, US, vulgar

Qualifier: African-American Vernacular

Examples

  • "Our electric bill is a thousand dollars." — "Are we deadass?"
  • "Trevor said that he cheated on you." — "Are we deadass?"

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Antonyms: none provided

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