What does "unquote" mean?

To convert (a quoted expression) back to its original form.

What is a synonym for "unquote"?

Common synonyms include: end of quote, end of quote, end quote, end quote.

Unquote

intj, verb

intj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To convert (a quoted expression) back to its original form. transitive

Intj

1
Used in speech to indicate the end of a quotation.
"Telegram for the Dover Boys, Messrs. Tom, Dick and Larry, care of Wayward Tavern, Upper Bottleneck, New York, sirs, quote, HEEEELP!, unquote, signed Dora. 35 cents collect."

Synonyms

All synonyms

end of quote end of quote end quote end quote

Antonyms

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quote

Example

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"Telegram for the Dover Boys, Messrs. Tom, Dick and Larry, care of Wayward Tavern, Upper Bottleneck, New York, sirs, quote, HEEEELP!, unquote, signed Dora. 35 cents collect."

Etymology

From un- + quote; possibly an eggcorn of end quote.

Related phrases

quote unquote quote unquote

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