quote unquote

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Definition of quote unquote in English English dictionary

Used in spoken language to delimit a quotation in the same function as quotation marks

spoken) Adam Smith claimed that a capitalist is, quote, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention, unquote.

Emphasizes the following, or sometimes preceding, word or phrase for irony, as used almost exclusively in spoken language

Maybe you should ask your quote unquote friend what happened to the money.

Hyphenation

quote un·quote

Turkish pronunciation

kwōt ʌnkwōt

Synonyms

so-called, quote, quote end quote

Pronunciation

/ˈkwōt ˈənˈkwōt/ /ˈkwoʊt ˈʌnˈkwoʊt/

Videos

... Now that you're famous, have any of them, quote, unquote, ...