Inconceivable (exclamation / US Slang, from The Princess Bride)
(Also heard as: Inconceivable!, You keep using that word)
Definition:
Inconceivable means impossible to imagine, and people shout it when something surprising happens. It is also used jokingly when the word is used wrongly.
Where Inconceivable Comes From:
Vizzini says “inconceivable!” over and over in The Princess Bride (1987). Inigo Montoya replies with the famous line “you keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means.”
How People Actually Use Inconceivable:
Shouted as a joke when something unlikely happens. People also quote Inigo’s reply when someone misuses a word.
Is Inconceivable Rude?
No. It is a playful movie quote.
Examples in the Wild:
- “We won the raffle? Inconceivable!”Meaning: I can’t believe it.
- “He said ‘literally’ wrongly again. You keep using that word.”Meaning: A joking correction.
- “The train was on time. Inconceivable.”Meaning: That never happens.
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