defs
English
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]Possibly def + -s (“used in the formation of certain English adverbs”).
Adverb
[edit]defs (not comparable)
- (colloquial) Definitely.
- 2010, Alexandra Adornetto, Halo, New York, N.Y.: Feiwel and Friends, →ISBN, page 184:
- "I agree she's defs picking on you," Molly began, and then fell suddenly silent, her gaze locked on a figure striding across the lawn.
- 2017 October 17, Ciara Sheppard, “Liar Season 2 is happening, but there's something we're really, really confused about...”, in Glamour[1], Greenwich, C.T., […]: Condé Nast Publications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2021-09-24:
- Liar was the one thing making Mondays that little bit more satisfying since it started on ITV six weeks ago. But with last night's season finale, we're left feeling a bit empty. The good news is, there's DEFS going to be a series two. YAY.
- 2019 August 16, Danny Katz, “Puppy or croissant? Another photo sets the internet (and world) ablaze”, in The Sydney Morning Herald[2], Sydney: Nine Entertainment, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2019-09-15:
- Online forums were ablaze with discussion: "It's defs a puppy!" tweeted GeekyGal82. "Nah, look at it sideways and it's a croissant," replied The Brodester65, "It's a puppy!!!! I kill you!!!! I KILL YOU!!!!" tweeted EverybodyLuvsTheirMama. Tensions escalated fast
- 2020 September 25, Matt Galea, “There's A Good Chance Kris Jenner & Kathy Hilton Are Joining RHOBH As 'Friends' & My Nips Are Hard”, in Pedestrian[3], archived from the original on 2023-03-29:
- The famous fam's matriarch appeared on The Ellen Show where she revealed that while she's not keen on being a full-time housewife, she's defs keen on being a 'friend'.
Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
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