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Definition

Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be posing the question on behalf of another person.

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In Context

  • "“Oh, please, like we'd ever believe that whole 'I'm asking for a friend' routine.”"
  • "How many more of these #debates do we have to suffer through? Asking for a friend. — Eva Amurri Martino (@TheHappilyEva)"
  • ""So what really is "in the shooting motion" rule?!?!?" James wrote on Twitter. "Asking for a friend @OfficialNBARefs.""
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