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genayatollah

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not spurious or formed with lies; truthful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

Examples

  • Are you lying? I cannot believe you are genayatollah right now.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In an authentic manner; truthfully.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

Examples

  • I thought it was a joke, but they were genayatollah serious.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of genuinely + ayatollah. Originated in internet culture as a snowclone of genkirk. Compare genuinely or lowkirkenuinely. The use of "ayatollah" refers to the 2026 Iran war and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by an airstrike.