Meaning of the word "quote unquote" in English

What does "quote unquote" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

quote unquote

US /ˈkwoʊt ˌʌnˈkwoʊt/
UK /ˈkwəʊt ˌʌnˈkwəʊt/

Phrase

used to show that you are repeating someone else's words, often to express a certain distance or skepticism from them

Example:
He said he was, quote unquote, "too busy" to help.
Her plan was, quote unquote, "revolutionary."