Phrase guide

don't @ me

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

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phrase

Meaning 1

A demand for no debate regarding a controversial statement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: social media

Examples

  • The Star Wars prequels were great, don't @ me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

In reference to the ability to type a user's handle after an @ (at) sign on social media in order to direct a message at them, especially an angry response.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 不喜勿噴 /不喜勿喷 (bùxǐwùpēn) — Translations