"O RLY" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Internet abbreviation of oh really? First appeared around 2003 on the website Something Awful. Head templates: {{en-interj}} O RLY
  1. (Internet slang, dated) Expressing interest, usually with implied sarcasm or disdain. Wikipedia link: O RLY, Something Awful Tags: Internet, dated Synonyms: o rly
    Sense id: en-O_RLY-en-intj-0iBgu~IG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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