What is Actually?
1.
The most overused adverb I've ever heard. Used by those whose vocabularies lack adverbs. How annoying.
Girl: Actually, it goes like this. You actually go to school, where you actually get to make out with this actually cute guy. Then you actually get to know his name, actually hook up with him on friendster... (ad infinitum)
2.
A prime example of a "contagious" trend of overused verbage.
A young girl came into my shop the other day. She was all of six years old. EVERY (yes, no kidding) sentence that came out of her mouth began with the word "actually". It didn't matter what she was responding to.
Mom: "Ashely, what color would you like to paint that mug for Grandma?"
Ashely: "Actually, I think pink would be nice. Actually, no, maybe blue would be better".
Mom: "I think either would be great".
Ashely: "Actually, I think Grandma would actually like both colors together. Actually, maybe we could call her and ask what she would like more?"
Mom: "Well then it wouldn't be a surprise".
Ashely: "Actually, you're right. Actually I think I'll just use both colors".
Ok, so I'm probably very anal about this, but I found myself counting how many times the kid used the "A" word.
Gawd, I'm such a goober....
3.
1. An adverb used to debunk rumours and convey information that may result in surprise and fear.
Zoe: OMG! Can you believe Mr. Fred married that girl?!?!?!
Mr. Fred (unbeknownst to Zoe, right behind her): Actually, we're not married yet.
Zoe: AHHH FML
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4.
You may not believe this but.
Actually I didn't spend ALL your money.
Actually you didn't buy that car for me.
Actually the war was never approved by congress.
5.
A word to try to convince someone you are telling the truth!
Person 1: Dude i so screwed your mom last night!!
Person 2: no you didnt dont lie!!
Person 1: No dude i ACTUALLY did!
Person 2: Really?
Person 1: Actually!!
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6.
the ultimate comeback for any direct insult on your person
your'e gay
No, your'e actually gay
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7.
President Bush said, "The GO Zone Act ... is going to ... help support high school training that these Gulf Coast residents are going to need to fill the jobs which are actually going to be existing."
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