dattebayo
English
editEtymology
editFrom a sentence-end hereditary verbal tic of the titular protagonist of Naruto, perceived as a catchphrase due to its translation into English as "Believe it!": だ (da, auxiliary) + ってば (tteba, informal emphatic particle) + よ (yo, emphatic particle)
Phrase
editdattebayo
- (originally fandom slang, humorous) An expression of affirmation.
Usage notes
edit- Often used to intentionally appear cringeworthy or unknowledgeable.
Adjective
editdattebayo (comparative more dattebayo, superlative most dattebayo)