'fraid so
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
I am afraid so
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “'fraid so” mean?
I am afraid so
Is “'fraid so” formal or informal?
'fraid so is generally slang.