Does "ackshually" not mean "I know I'm being picky/pedantic/needy/wooooshed here, but technically it's..."?

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Spelling it that way implies you are pushing up your imaginary glasses as you say it in the nerdiest voice you can muster.
- Or pretentiously/condescendingly/dismissively
  
  I would say, the "real" "actually" is more of that.
  
  The "ackshually" is more knowning that people can be like that and being a bit sarcastic about it.
  
  As in "actually, X, but only someone really sweaty and pedantic would make that point earnestly, which I'm not".
- While combing the neckbeard
I usually read it as ironic, it feels like making fun of the nerdy kid who can't help but to "correct" you
That's how I use it
- Yeah I can’t imagine how anyone would say this in an entirely straightforward, non-sardonic manner. Pronouncing it that way is dripping with self awareness.
  
  How come when I read this, I pictured a sardine "ackshually-ing" me?

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