When used in the adjective form, real has many different meanings.
For example: "the store is real," would denote that the store exists in reality.
It can also mean it's genuine or authentic. For instance: "he has real money, and not printed money."
As a noun, 'real' usually denotes something which is raw, pure, genuine and emotionally relatable.
For example: "I think I'm losing my mind" - "real."
Person 1: Clean up on aisle... MY BRAINS!
Person 2: Real.
A word used in a situation where someone tells you something you agree with, but you don't say "I agree." You just say, "Real."
Friend: "sends meme"
You: "Real."
Friend: "Real."
A word used in conversations when people send a meme, and instead of saying "I agree." They will say, "Real."
Friend: "sends a meme"
You: "Real."
Friend: "Real."
used as a response to something relatable. Usually something sad or depressing like Tik Tok Slideshows and other depressing posts
"thinking about putting a gun in my mouth" - person 1
"real" - person 2
when you need to convey your loneliness in a single word
person 1: hey i justed watched taxi driver last night, its super relatable
person 2: real.