literally who

noun

A nobody.

Meanings

nounliterally who (plural literally whos)

plural literally whos · alternative literal who

  1. InternetderogatoryA nobody.

Origin

Substantivization of the question, Literally who? notionally asked upon the mention of such a person. Earliest known use in 2014 in relation to Gamergate.

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APA

literally who. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literally%20who

MLA

“literally who.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literally%20who. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “literally who,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literally%20who.

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