Phrase guide

just saying

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

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adv

Meaning 1

Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Used to emphasize a play on words.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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History

Etymology

Ellipsis of I'm just saying.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sanonpahan vain — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark
  • French: je dis ça, je dis rien — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark
  • German: ja nur meinen — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark
  • Polish: tak tylko mówię — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark
  • Spanish: no digo nada — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark
  • Spanish: ahí lo dejo — used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark