air quotes

plural noun

Definition of air quotes

: a gesture made by raising and flexing the index and middle fingers of both hands that is used to call attention to a spoken word or expression

Examples of air quotes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yup, that’s very much a use of air quotes in text, just like Chris Farley’s Brauer character from Saturday Night Live. — Charles Curtis, For The Win, "NFLPA rips new anthem 'policy' with scathing use of quote marks," 23 May 2018 Both new and past models do share the unmistakable Off-White orange pull tab and literal air quotes printed on the heel. — Jake Woolf, GQ, "Your Nike x Off-White VaporMax 2018 Buying Guide," 28 Mar. 2018

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