English Explanatory Dictionary

authoritah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An authority (the power to enforce rules or give orders).

Pronunciation

/əˈθɔɹətɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-authoritah.wav

Word forms

authoritah authoritahs

Etymology

An alteration of authority. Originated from the catchphrase, "Respect my authoritah!" by Eric Cartman in the American animated sitcom South Park. First used in the episode "Chickenlover" (S2E4), which aired on May 27, 1998.

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