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Gen Y / Millennials (1980-1994)
Not!
Placed after statement to indicate sarcasm
Literal Meaning
Indicates negation or contradiction.
Actual Meaning
Just kidding, the opposite is true (Wayne's World)
Examples in Context

'Great outfit... NOT!'

Helpful Tips
  • 1Wayne's World popularized
  • 2Sarcastic reversal
  • 3Very 90s
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