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Definition

Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief.

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Origins

Apparently a shortening of all my eye. Compare French mon œil.

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Also Said As

  • my ass
  • my arse
  • my fat aunt
  • my foot
  • my rear
  • bullshit
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See Also

  • bah
  • harumph
  • pshaw
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How People Actually Use It

a friendly, acceptable way to express disagreement with the previous speaker's statement. It is the root phrase behind more vulgar terms replacing the keyword "eye" with other parts of the human anatomy less suitable for a wide audience.

"high schooler #1: My '95 Grand Am is so fast! It does 0-60 in 7 seconds flat! high schooler #2: My eye, Steve."

Source: Urban Dictionary