Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i said what i said

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.60 in modern English

Syllables: i -said what i -said
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used to reassert one's opinion or statement in an unapologetic manner, even if it is subject to controversy or disagreement.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"While performing her song “High Horse,” Musgraves put a new spin on the pre-chorus, singing: “Everyone knows someone who kills the buzz, every time they open up their mouth — Ted Cruz! I said what I said.”"

Etymology

Attested since at least the 1970s.

Usage

Questions

What does i said what i said mean?: Used to reassert one's opinion or statement in an unapologetic manner, even if it is subject to controversy or disagreement.
Where does i said what i said come from?: Attested since at least the 1970s.

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