Up yours!

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interjection

A rude way to say 'I don't care what you think' or 'I am angry at you'.

I don't care what you think about my decision and up yours!
Visual representation of "up yours!" - A rude way to say 'I don't care what you think' or 'I am angry at you'

Often appears as...

  • don't like it
  • up yours!

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Very Rude

It's highly offensive and can escalate conflicts or insult someone deeply.

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He was so annoying, I just turned around and said, 'Up yours!'
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Not for Polite Company

Avoid using 'up yours!' in professional, educational, or formal social settings.

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No matter how mad you are at your boss, never say 'Up yours!'
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Culturally Sensitive

In some cultures, saying 'up yours!' could be much more provocative than in others.

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Remember, telling someone 'Up yours!' in a foreign country can be really shocking.
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