amirite

American

[am-ahy-rahyt] / ˌæm aɪˈraɪt /

Or amiright

interjection

an informal variant spelling of the phrase “am I right” used to elicit agreement or solidarity at the end of an observation, or used facetiously to undermine or mock the preceding observation: College admissions essays are exercises in creative writing, amirite?!

So, basically, my husband is the luckiest man on Earth, amirite.
College admissions essays are exercises in creative writing, amirite?!

Etymology

Origin of amirite

First recorded in 1995–2000; by respelling

Example Sentences

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It’s surely better to be honest about your geopolitical wants and needs than to suffer along with the status quo, amirite?

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023

But hey, he produced a lot of good movies that won a bunch of awards and made many people loads of money, and you can’t make an omelet without cracking a few eggs, amirite?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2021

On the roster: Buttigieg breaks through in Iowa - Warren’s having a moment - Voters warming to impeachment, investigations - Audible: Mooooooo… - Millennials, amirite?

From Fox News • Jun. 10, 2019

No price too high for a little quality entertainment, though, amirite?

From Golf Digest • Apr. 5, 2018

Way to connect with women voters, though, amirite?

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2016

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