Standard Lemma guide

srsly

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

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Pronunciation

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  • /sɚsli/
  • /sɑɹsli/

1

adv

Meaning 1

Seriously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • A: She's srsly afraid to go out now. B: Yeah, that's understandable.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

intj

Meaning 2

Are you serious? Really?

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • A: My mum just broke her leg... B: srsly?!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

A shortening of seriously by removing the vowels, as is common on IRC or texting.