fuck you, Jack, I'm alright

English

Alternative forms

• fuck you, Jack, I'm all right
• I'm alright, Jack
• I'm all right, Jack
• I'm alright and fuck you Jack

Etymology

Early 20th-century sailors' slang, popularised during the First World War. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [fʌkʰ ju̟ d͡ʒæk a(ɪ)mˌɔːlˈɹaɪt]

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Phrase

fuck you, Jack, I'm alright

1. (offensive, vulgar) Used to epitomize arrogance and selfishness, with dismissive disregard of others.

Quotations

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Related terms

• fuck you