Surprisingly, it doesn't begin with an "f", and it's not slang for a female body part.
Curious?
It's the word "actually".
The definition for this word should be "backhanded compliment". Because that's all it really is.
Let me explain further with some real-life examples:
KK: "What do you think?"
COWORKER: "It's actually a good idea."
Translation: "Wow, I like that idea. And I am shocked that you came up with it. Usually your ideas are crap."
KK: "This is the dress I bought."
MOM: "That actually looks good on you."
Translation: "Normally that color would totally wash you out and the empire waist would make your hips look big, but for some reason it's working."
Actually, I thought this post would be better.
Friday, February 6, 2009
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3 comments:
Actually, it turned out better than you thought it would.
Sorry, couldn't resist.....
I really do agree with you changing the definition of "actually" to backhanded compliment or shocked....
omg!!!
I never saw it that way before!!!
Loved this post. It is so true!
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