variants
or less commonly at
@ed also atted; @ing also atting; @s also ats
informal
: to respond to, challenge, or disparage the claim or opinion of (someone)
—usually used in the phrase don't @ me
It goes without saying that Lucille Ball's comedic timing is unmatched—don't @ me, you'll be wrong.—Matt Brennan
I'll cut right to the chase: Men should be able to wear makeup, don't at me.—Carine Green
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“@.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%40. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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