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Gaming slang
Asking whether something unbelievable is actually happening; streamer and meme phrasing
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Global
Formality
Informal.
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chat is this real means Asking whether something unbelievable is actually happening; streamer and meme phrasing. It is best read as gaming slang associated with Global.
"chat is this real" means Asking whether something unbelievable is actually happening; streamer and meme phrasing. In Global, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
'Awesome', 'skilful', 'smooth' β hype in comments and livestreams
'Ouch' / 'that sucks' β sympathetic or self-pitying reaction
'Let it rot' β giving up and embracing a bad situation instead of fixing it
A ban from a group, forum, or game (from the English "ban")
A big loss; significant failure or embarrassing moment
A big win; significant success or positive outcome
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