per say

American  

adverb

1. a frequent misspelling of per se.

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Etymology

Origin of per say

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

It wasn't perfect, but I don't think it was a bad reaction per say.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

It wasn’t bad per say, but if the bar had stronger notes of pistachio, it would have paired better with the milk chocolate, which I found to be too sweet and overpowering in flavor.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

Question from @Shikagura007: More than likely there will be coaches that may get poached after the season … but is there a coach that might be on the “hot seat” per say.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Not traditional retribution per say, but pandemic-style travel vengeance.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

There isn't a typical enemy, per say, in the "Inside Out" game, although characters will have to take down items that disgust Riley, such as vegetables.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2015