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Like, For Sure
/laɪk fər ʃʊər/ · phrase · informal
Valley-girl for 'definitely' or 'absolutely' — often crunched into 'fer sure.'
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Used mid-sentence as agreement filler.
“It was, like, for sure the wildest night ever.”
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The crunched form 'fer sure' as a standalone confirmation.
“Wanna grab tacos later? Fer sure.”
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An emphatic yes meaning 'definitely' or 'without a doubt,' Valley-girl style.
“Are you going to the dance? Like, for sure.”
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Like, For Sure In A Sentence
That's the best mall in town, like, for sure.
Like, for sure I'll call you after school.
He's coming to the party? Fer sure he is.
Origin & Usage
A staple of early-80s Valley-girl speech, often pronounced 'fer sure.' It was popularized by the 1982 'Valley Girl' song and the broader So-Cal teen-talk wave.
People Also Ask
What does 'like, for sure' mean?
It means 'definitely' or 'absolutely.' It's an enthusiastic yes in Valley-girl slang.
Why is it sometimes said 'fer sure'?
That's the relaxed Valley-girl pronunciation that became part of the slang's signature sound.
Is 'like, for sure' from the 80s?
Yes, it's classic early-80s Valley-girl talk, part of the same wave as 'gag me with a spoon.'
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