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What does as if mean?
Used to mock someone for thinking too highly of themselves or their chances.
"She thinks she's gonna make the team. As if."
Origin
American Valley Girl slang that exploded after the 1995 film Clueless put it in Cher Horowitz's mouth, though it circulated in California teen speech before that.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'as if' mean in slang?
It's a sarcastic 'no way' or 'never gonna happen,' used to dismiss something you think is absurd.
Where did 'as if' come from?
It's 90s Valley Girl talk made famous by the movie Clueless in 1995.
Is 'as if' still used today?
It survives as a nostalgic 90s callback and pops up ironically, but it's no longer everyday slang.
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