Etymology

tu quoque

Today it means: An argument whereby an accusation or insult is turned back on the accuser; same to you Full definition →

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  1. Latin · derived fromtu“you”
  2. English todaytu quoque

From Latin tu (“you”) quoque (“also”).

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