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delete your account
What does delete your account mean?
An imperative reply meaning 'that tweet was so embarrassing your only option is to quit Twitter entirely.' Short, brutal, no follow-up needed. The nuclear option of dunks.
"He tried to defend pineapple on steak. Top reply: 'delete your account'."
Origin
Twitter-native put-down from the early 2010s; immortalised in June 2016 when Hillary Clinton's account replied 'Delete your account.' to Donald Trump, racking up record likes and turning the phrase into mainstream meme currency.
Frequently asked questions
What does "delete your account" mean?
It's a devastating reply telling someone their post was so bad they should just quit the platform.
How do you use "delete your account" in a sentence?
Someone posts a terrible take and gets the reply "delete your account."
Is "delete your account" rude?
Yes, it's an intentional put-down, though it's often used jokingly between people who know each other.
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