Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

but seriously folks

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: but se-ri-ous-ly -folks
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to redirect attention to immediately preceding a failed attempt at humor.

Example Sentences

"A nightclub comic who gets off a bad joke, nobody laughs, but he goes right on with: "But, seriously, folks" […]."
"But seriously, folks, on behalf of the Copacabana — and believe me, I'd love to be half of the Copacabana"
""Take my life, … please," Colombo continued, a wry smile creasing his face. (Apparently he was a fan of Henny Youngman.) "Badaboom! But, seriously, folks, I learn long ago, during my life, that justice, she does not exist. […].""

Phrases

all kidding aside

Frequently Paired Words

all kidding aside

Questions

What does but seriously folks mean?: Used to redirect attention to immediately preceding a failed attempt at humor.

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