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like like en · VERB

Pronunciation

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• /ˈlaɪ̯k.laɪ̯k/

Etymology

Lexical clone of like.

Meanings

1. (slang, transitive) To fancy; to be romantically or sexually attracted to.
   • “I mean, he like likes her. Like, he likes her.” […] / “That's different than like-liking her. Are you saying you have other feelings for her?” Henry sighed. 2009, Laura Fitzgerald, One True Theory of Love:
   • “Yeah, you know, like liked,” said Cass, automatically raising her eyebrows to make the point, even though the Jester couldn't see them. / […] / “Like liked? What does that mean—that I like her twice? But I don't like her even once—I loathe her thrice!” protested the Jester. 2010, Pseudonymous Bosch, This Isn't What It Looks Like:
   • Do you just "like" her or do you "like like" her?
   • i seriously think he likes me. Like, LIKE likes me. Did you see how he let me draw all over his shoes today during the convocation? Oh my God. What a mess. Because of course there was NO WAY Jason LIKE liked Becca. 2008, Meg Cabot, How to Be Popular, page 131:

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