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like, totally
What does like, totally mean?
A standalone reply expressing full enthusiastic agreement.
"You think we should go? Like, totally, let's do it."
Origin
A hallmark of early-80s Valley-girl speech from California's San Fernando Valley, spread by the 1982 'Valley Girl' song and films like 'Clueless' later. 'Like' became a discourse marker and 'totally' the all-purpose intensifier.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'like, totally' mean?
It means 'absolutely' or 'completely' — an enthusiastic yes delivered in Valley-girl style.
Why do Valley girls say 'like' so much?
'Like' works as a filler and softener in casual speech, and it became the defining tic of 80s Valley-girl talk.
Do people still say 'like, totally'?
Yes, though now often jokingly or to imitate the 80s/90s Valley-girl vibe.
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