Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

says you

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.48 in modern English

Syllables: says y-ou
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

a statement of disagreement or disbelief, especially when highlighting hypocrisy

Example Sentences

"Hot dogs are the best food ever! — Says you!"
"My car is the fastest car in this whole parking lot! — Says you. Prove it, let's race."

Etymology

Compare says who? –says me.

Questions

What does says you mean?: a statement of disagreement or disbelief, especially when highlighting hypocrisy
Where does says you come from?: Compare says who? –says me.

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