Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A word you use to brag about how smart you are, even when you're clearly wrong and everyone else can see it.

'Obviously it's not a dog, it's a cat.' (It's a dog.)

'Obviously you're not tired, you're just lazy.' (You're both.)

'Obviously I'm right, and you're a fool.' (You're right.)

2

What you say when you're too dumb to accept the truth and think you're being clever.

'Obviously it's not a conspiracy, it's just a coincidence.' (It's a conspiracy.)

'Obviously you're not cheating, you're just good.' (You're cheating.)

'Obviously I'm not the problem, you are.' (You're both.)

3

Louis Tomlinson’s go-to phrase when he’s trying to convince the world that he’s not in a secret relationship with Harry Styles.

'Obviously it's not a relationship, it's just friendship.' (It's a relationship.)

'Obviously I'm not in love, I'm just annoyed.' (You're in love.)

'Obviously I'm not sad, I'm just tired.' (You're sad.)

4

A word you throw around like it means something, even though it's just you trying to sound smart.

'Obviously I'm the best at this.' (You're not.)

'Obviously you're wrong, I'm right.' (You're right.)

'Obviously this is the best plan.' (It's not.)

5

A stupid phrase that people use to act like they're special, even though they're just being annoying.

'Obviously I'm the only one who knows what's going on.' (You're not.)

'Obviously you're not smart, you're just lazy.' (You're smart.)

'Obviously this is the best song ever.' (It's not.)

6

Louis Tomlinson, the man who invented 'obviously' and used it to deny everything, even when it was true.