(chiefly, Internet slang, rhetorical question) Used to mock a retort in a dispute that tries to reverse an insult on its original speaker.
At this point Johnny changes tactics and hollers, "I know you are, but what am I?" and the voice echoes, "I know you are, but what am I?"
“It’s the famed “I know you are but what am I?” strategy of legal argument.”
Add your own interpretation of "I know you are but what am I".
Viral internet speak — memes, ratios, main-character moments, and the algospeak of every platform from Twitter to Reddit to TikTok comment sections.
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“Uhhh I know you are but what am I, Marco? —-Iranian government, probably”
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(humorous, rare) Used to direct back a statement as a compliment.
So when Mr. Macchia states that people who collect state quarters are fools, my son says I should reply, "I know you are, but what am I?"
No comments yet — say something.
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