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As If
/æz ɪf/ · interjection · slang
A dismissive 'yeah right, never gonna happen' — the ultimate 90s eye-roll in two words.
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Definitions
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Used to mock someone for thinking too highly of themselves or their chances.
“She thinks she's gonna make the team. As if.”
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2
A flat refusal or scornful 'no way,' shutting down an idea you find ridiculous.
“He asked if I'd go to prom with him. As if!”
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An expression of disbelief that something could ever be true.
“Me, share my fries? As if.”
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As If In A Sentence
You want to borrow my car for the weekend? As if.
As if I'd ever wear that out in public.
He called himself the best player on the court. As if, bro.
Origin & Usage
American Valley Girl slang that exploded after the 1995 film Clueless put it in Cher Horowitz's mouth, though it circulated in California teen speech before that.
People Also Ask
What does 'as if' mean in slang?
It's a sarcastic 'no way' or 'never gonna happen,' used to dismiss something you think is absurd.
Where did 'as if' come from?
It's 90s Valley Girl talk made famous by the movie Clueless in 1995.
Is 'as if' still used today?
It survives as a nostalgic 90s callback and pops up ironically, but it's no longer everyday slang.
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