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interjection

• acronym for "in other words". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
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  Last edited on Oct 02 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• acronym for "in real life".

  He the site's worst troll, but IRL he's a lawyer.

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  Last edited on Apr 14 2013. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.

adverb

• "approximately." Origin: from the suffix "-ish" used to turn an adjective into a word meaning "approximately <adjective>" such as in "reddish". See -ish.

  What time do you think you'll be here, ish?

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  Last edited on Jun 13 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 05 2011.

noun - uncountable

• synonym for shit. Typically appears in censored edited-for-radio versions of hip-hop songs. It has entered into wider usage.

  You can't even touch my ish. ("You're nothing compared to me.")

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  Last edited on Mar 05 2011. Submitted by Emily M. from UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA on Nov 12 1997.