obvs
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Clipping of obviously.
Register: Internet, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Logan and Zoë had my number, obvs. But for once I wasn't sure that I wanted them to.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “obvs” mean?
Clipping of obviously.
Is “obvs” formal or informal?
obvs is generally Internet, slang.