@

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symbol

at

We'll be arriving @ 5:00.

see at sign

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verb

ˈat 

variants or less commonly at

@ed also atted; @ing also atting; @s also ats

transitive verb

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

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

2007, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing @

• don't @ me