Social Interaction & Relationships - Honesty & Disclosure

Here you will find slang about honesty, truth-telling, and sharing information, reflecting how people reveal or admit things in casual conversation.

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for real [interjection]

used to emphasize that something is genuine, serious, or not a joke

Ex: She said she 's moving to Canada next week , and I think she 's for real this time .

real talk [interjection]

used to introduce a serious or honest statement

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keep it real [interjection]

a farewell expression urging someone to remain genuine, authentic, and true to themselves

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cap [noun]

something false or untrue

Ex: She said she finished the whole project in an hour ; big cap .

no cap [interjection]

used to stress that one is telling the truth

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to [spill] {one's} guts (out|) [phrase]

to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Sarah and Jessica are best friends , and they always spill their guts to each other about everything .

to spit facts [phrase]

to say something true or accurate in a blunt, emphatic way

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straight dope [noun]

the true facts or full, reliable information

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word vomit [noun]

speech that comes out without thinking, often excessive, awkward, or triggered by nerves, alcohol, or strong emotions

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I can't lie [sentence]

used to preface a statement when admitting honesty or truthfulness

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to keep it a buck [phrase]

to speak truthfully without holding back

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to buy [verb]

to accept, believe, or trust something as true

Ex: They bought the explanation without asking questions .

mugged by reality [phrase]

having one's idealistic views replaced by the harshness of real life

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Social Interaction & Relationships
Attraction & Flirting	Romantic Stages & Status	Sexual Interactions	Rejections & Breakups
Greetings & Social Expressions	Honesty & Disclosure	Affection Words	Props & Respect
Petty & Annoying Behavior	Anger & Rage	Confrontation & Shade