Nquote

Nquote is a term that has appeared in various contexts, often referring to a piece of text, a statement, or a quote that is attributed to an anonymous or unspecified source. It can also refer to a quotation that has been inaccurately or incompletely attributed. The origin of the term is not definitively established, but it is thought to be a portmanteau of "no quote" or an abbreviation related to uncertainty in attribution.

In online discussions and social media, "Nquote" is sometimes used to denote a quote that is widely shared but whose original author is unknown or debated. This can lead to misattributions or the perpetuation of information without clear provenance. The term is generally used in a casual, informal manner to express a lack of certainty about the origin of a given statement. It can also be employed when a quote is so common or has been paraphrased so many times that its original wording or author is lost.

The concept of an unattributed or vaguely attributed quote is not new, but the specific term "Nquote" has gained some traction in more recent digital communication. While not a formal linguistic or academic term, it serves as a concise way to signal a quotation whose source is unclear or questionable.