Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deadass

Adverb
/ˈdɛd.æs/
Definition
A slang term used to emphasize the truthfulness or seriousness of a statement.
Examples
  • “I’m deadass going to the party tonight, no excuses.”
  • “Deadass, I can’t believe you did that!”
Meaning
It’s often used in informal conversations to express that someone is not joking or is being completely sincere.
Synonyms
  • seriously
  • truly
  • for real