*checks notes* In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "*checks notes*", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-06 04:05

Meaning of *checks notes*

*checks notes* interjection humourous

A humorous or sarcastic phrase used to suggest that someone has to confirm what they are about to say in order to avoid making contradictory pieces of information ( commonly seen in tweets)

He promised that he will quit (checks notes) smoking.

I saw some people fight tooth and nails for *checks notes* a candy.

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Very hilarious or humorous; causing laughter and amusement

Grammar and Usage of *checks notes*

This phrase is an interjection in a tweet or social media post. It is typically written within asterisks, brackets, or parentheses, so *Checks notes*, [Checks notes ] or (Checks notes) is basically just a way of asking, “Can you believe this shit?”.

Origin of *checks notes*

User @Sween used this format for the first time on December 25th, 2018, and received two retweets and ten likes.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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