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."
Example
More examples"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.