quote-unquote

British  

interjection

1. an expression used before or part before and part after a quotation to identify it as such, and sometimes to dissociate the writer or speaker from it

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Example Sentences

“They, quote-unquote, innovated by taking what others have created and using it to build their own product,” Muller said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She wouldn’t just lie down and allow people to take something from her, whether or not it’s for her quote-unquote highest good.

From Salon

In a way, “HIM” is a crafty antidote to the era of quote-unquote prestige horror we’ve been steeped in, some of which the film’s co-producer Jordan Peele — who did not direct this movie, in case you neglected to read all of those billboards carefully enough — is responsible for.

From Salon

But the film does pose important questions about just how far social media takedowns and cultural perception have changed in the 10-plus years since Deen’s quote-unquote cancellation.

From Salon

With this cast, Bravo has perfected its old-school, “Gallery Girls”-era formula, where not every cast member has to be quote-unquote interesting all the time.

From Salon