Phrase guide

how very dare you

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

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Meaning 1

Synonym of how dare you.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, emphatic, humorous

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: how dare you

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Catchphrase from British TV comedy series The Catherine Tate Show (first broadcast in 2004). An illogical blend of how dare you with "how very rude" or similar.