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[–] 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

Scare quotes are used derogatorily. They can often be preceded with the term “so-called”. Like so-called “doctors” will rip you off with their so-called “x-rays”, when ChatGPT will do it for free.

When spoken aloud, scare quotes are indicated by the speaker making bouncing bunny ears with their middle and forefingers.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

    That makes sense, but I think some people misuse that term and just think it's a fun way to say quotes.

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