defs

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Possibly def +‎ -s (used in the formation of certain English adverbs).

Adverb[edit]

defs (not comparable)

  1. (colloquial) Definitely.
    Synonyms: def, deffo
    • 2010, Alexandra Adornetto, Halo, New York, N.Y.: Feiwel and Friends, →ISBN, page 184:
      "I agree she's defs picking on you," Molly began, and then fell suddenly silent, her gaze locked on a figure striding across the lawn.
    • 2017 October 17, Ciara Sheppard, “Liar Season 2 is happening, but there's something we're really, really confused about...”, in Glamour[1], Greenwich, C.T.,  []: Condé Nast Publications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2021-09-24:
      Liar was the one thing making Mondays that little bit more satisfying since it started on ITV six weeks ago. But with last night's season finale, we're left feeling a bit empty. The good news is, there's DEFS going to be a series two. YAY.
    • 2019 August 16, Danny Katz, “Puppy or croissant? Another photo sets the internet (and world) ablaze”, in The Sydney Morning Herald[2], Sydney: Nine Entertainment, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2019-09-15:
      Online forums were ablaze with discussion: "It's defs a puppy!" tweeted GeekyGal82. "Nah, look at it sideways and it's a croissant," replied The Brodester65, "It's a puppy!!!! I kill you!!!! I KILL YOU!!!!" tweeted EverybodyLuvsTheirMama. Tensions escalated fast
    • 2020 September 25, Matt Galea, “There's A Good Chance Kris Jenner & Kathy Hilton Are Joining RHOBH As 'Friends' & My Nips Are Hard”, in Pedestrian[3], archived from the original on 2023-03-29:
      The famous fam's matriarch appeared on The Ellen Show where she revealed that while she's not keen on being a full-time housewife, she's defs keen on being a 'friend'.

Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

defs

  1. plural of def