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Gen X (1965-1979)
Not
Used when playfully retracting a statement to create humor.
Literal Meaning
Not: Indicates negation or absence.
Actual Meaning
Just kidding, saying the opposite was true (Wayne's World style)
Examples in Context

'Nice shirt... NOT!' (Translation: Actually that shirt is bad)

Helpful Tips
  • 190s humor
  • 2Wayne's World
  • 3Reversal joke
Phrase Thesaurus
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