British English alternative to Mother fucker.
The British television network, ITV, translated "Yippee-kayae mother fucker" a line in the American Bruce Willis film Die Hard to "Yippee-kayae kemosabe" as this was thought to be less confusing to the British audience. Mother fucker is not a common term used in British society. Kemosabe is. It might also have something to do with Roy Rogers or the Lone Ranger...
The British television network, ITV, translated "Yippee-kayae mother fucker" a line in the American Bruce Willis film Die Hard to "Yippee-kayae kemosabe" as this was thought to be less confusing to the British audience. Mother fucker is not a common term used in British society. Kemosabe is. It might also have something to do with Roy Rogers or the Lone Ranger...
John McClane (Bruce Willis in a vest): Yippee Kayae mother fucker!
Hermin (baddie with german accent): Hey?
John Mclane (Bruce Willis with no shoes on): Sorry, I mean Kemosabe!
Hermin: Ah! Danke. Das ist gut!
Hermin (baddie with german accent): Hey?
John Mclane (Bruce Willis with no shoes on): Sorry, I mean Kemosabe!
Hermin: Ah! Danke. Das ist gut!
by gonkenstien August 17, 2012

by @zexoh July 20, 2017

by Seattle rocks June 12, 2017

A phrase that’s been around since the mid 90’s, made popular by the Big tymers, often mistakenly attributed to some young fuck who made a song about the phrase last year
by Tfulookinat May 9, 2018

yoooo that "Woah Kemosabe" was straight fire imma bump this shit on repeat
I said woah kemosabe (woah), Got myself a hottie (yeah)
Hotter than a rari after robberies I'm sorry
I said woah kemosabe, seasons at the lobby
VLone like I'm Bari I said "Oh no I'm not sorry"
I said woah kemosabe (woah), Got myself a hottie (yeah)
Hotter than a rari after robberies I'm sorry
I said woah kemosabe, seasons at the lobby
VLone like I'm Bari I said "Oh no I'm not sorry"
by FaZeF4T4LFL4M3Z July 30, 2017

A joking term referring to the disorientation, forgetfulness, random changes in opinion and taste, and other mental problems that result from chemotherapy. Also spelled chemosabe.
'Why are you dressed up?'
'Because it's Saturday, and we're going to your prat of a brother-in-law's birthday party. Remember?'
'Oh, the Tory Tottenham supporter? I like him. I forgot to buy a present!'
'Yeah...bit of kemosabe brain, there?'
'Because it's Saturday, and we're going to your prat of a brother-in-law's birthday party. Remember?'
'Oh, the Tory Tottenham supporter? I like him. I forgot to buy a present!'
'Yeah...bit of kemosabe brain, there?'
by maduixa June 18, 2012

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by Abreathofaversaillian February 28, 2025
