English Explanatory Dictionary

watch the world burn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To watch the chaos, pain or death that results from the actions of others or oneself with an attitude of detachment or indifference.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-watch the world burn.wav

Word forms

watch the world burn watches the world burn watching the world burn watched the world burn

Etymology

Popularized by a quote from The Dark Knight (2008), from a character who explains about the motives of criminals such as the Joker.

Related words

chaotic neutral for the lulz

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