et tu

et tu

See also: ettu

English

Etymology

Shortened from et tu, Brute, from Latin et tū, Brute?.

Interjection

et tu

1. An expression of recognition (i.e. of betrayal).

Usage notes

This phrase alone can allow the interlocutor to be named; for example: "Et tu, Bernice?", "Et tu, David?"

Anagrams

• 'tute, tute

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Danish

Etymology

From et tu, Brute

Interjection

et tu

1. (often italicised) et tu
   • 2013, David Nicholls, Den evige toer, Gyldendal A/S →ISBN

     Sophie så eftertænksom ud. „Altså, ligesom – flot.“ „I guder. Et tu, Sophie.“

     Sophie looked thoughtful. "As in, like – handsome." "Ye gods. Et tu, Sophie."

   • 2013, Helene Uri, Kællinger, Klim →ISBN

     ”Denne Frøy er ofte afbildet med en enorm fallos.” ”Et tu, min søster Frøydis!"

     "This Frøy is often depicted with a huge phallos." "Et tu, my sister Frøydis!"