Generation X · 1965–1980 · Dismissal as if
As if
A sarcastic dismissal meaning something is extremely unlikely or unbelievable.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Yeah, right”
THE VIBESarcastic, bold and pop-culture driven
USE IT IN1980s–90s conversation, film and youth culture
USE IT LIKE THIS
“He thinks I’ll apologize first—as if.”
WORD ORIGIN
Associated with 1980s–90s film, television, regional speech, skate culture and surf culture.