"amirite" meaning in English

See amirite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: From am + I + rite (“right”). Etymology templates: {{com|en|am|I|rite|t3=right}} am + I + rite (“right”) Head templates: {{en-interj}} amirite
  1. (Internet slang, rhetorical question) Alternative spelling of am I right Tags: Internet, alt-of, alternative, rhetoric Alternative form of: am I right Categories (topical): English rhetorical questions
    Sense id: en-amirite-en-intj-gig7bMHU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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