fuck you, Jack, I'm alright
English
Alternative forms
- fuck you, Jack, I'm all right
- I'm alright, Jack
Etymology
Early 20th-century sailors' slang, popularised during the First World War. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [fʌkʰ ju̟ d͡ʒæk a(ɪ)mˌɔːlˈɹaɪt]
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Phrase
- (offensive, vulgar) Used to epitomize arrogance and selfishness, with dismissive disregard of others.
Quotations
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