English Explanatory Dictionary

well actually

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unwarranted correction, often given in a condescending manner.

Word forms

well actually well actuallies um, actually erm, actually

Etymology

From the cliché phrase Well, actually, used to belittle a coherent argument by implying it can be destroyed in a single sentence.

Related words

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