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An abbreviation and inversion of the word obviously used to satirically convey the antonym of the word obviously. A sarcastic obviously to be used in a situation of doubt. Can be used to cast doubt on one's own words in the case of the self ously. Can be associated with a silent hand signal involving the thumb and index finger, thereby creating an "O". The O, in case of extreme ouslying, may be placed on the forehead of the person being ously'd, or a silent ously may be used accordingly. Also used in protest to those who feel it socially acceptable to sound completely unintelligent and use the abbreviation "obvi" See also "prol"
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