Does "ackshually" not mean "I know I'm being picky/pedantic/needy/wooooshed here, but technically it's..."?

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• Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Adding the k implies you are pushing up your imaginary glasses as you say it in the nerdiest voice you can muster.

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  • cheese_greater@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Or pretentiously/condescendingly/dismissively

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    • it_depends_man@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I would say, the “real” “actually” is more of that.

      The “ackshually” is more knowning that people can be like that and being a bit sarcastic about it.

      As in “actually, X, but only someone really sweaty and pedantic would make that point earnestly, which I’m not”.

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  • Mbourgon@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    While combing the neckbeard

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• burgersc12@mander.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I usually read it as ironic, it feels like making fun of the nerdy kid who can’t help but to “correct” you

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• Prok@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  That’s how I use it

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  • colforge@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Yeah I can’t imagine how anyone would say this in an entirely straightforward, non-sardonic manner. Pronouncing it that way is dripping with self awareness.

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    • whostosay@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      How come when I read this, I pictured a sardine “ackshually-ing” me?

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