irregardless

For those who are language challenged and obtuse, irregardless means really, really, regardless.

Irregardless of your opinion, the facts show that you are so wrong, Dude.

by RCMC December 24, 2008

Irregardless

According to certain actual, credible dictionaries (which I cannot name because of potential legal issues), irregardless evolved in the early 20th Century United States from the word "regardless". Frequently those who engage in hypercorrection (yes, that is a word, look it up) say that there is "no such word". However, this is misleading and ignores both the inevitable evolution of the English language as well as the authoritative comments of most English dictionaries, which do in fact recognize it as a valid colloquialism. (Most do so whilst still observing that most people do not consider it proper in "formal" English).

The argument that the word contains a double negative and and is therefore improper ignores countless other commonly used words which do the very same thing; e.g., "debone", "unravel". A similar argument could also be made for the seemingly nonsensical yet true proposition that "flammable" and "inflammable" mean the same thing.

It also fails to take into consideration that even standardized, "proper" English has very few firm rules, that most rules of proper English have many exceptions, and that formal vocabulary, grammar, spelling, etc. vary from place to place. (Colour/color; 'quotes'/"quotes"; "punctuation inside quotes,"/"punctuation outside quotes", possessive's apostrophe/its lack of apostrophe, while/whilst, and the like.)

Of course, this does not excuse the complete and utter abuse of English by many people today; e.g. "u" for "you", "ur" for "your"/"you're", "i" for "I", "wat" for "what", etc. However, "irregardless" does not fall into this blatantly vulgar category.

I will continue to use this word without shame, irregardless of your misguided attempt to make yourself look smart whilst trying to make me look foolish.

by Res Ipsa April 15, 2008

irregardless

Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date: circa 1912
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

Irregarless of your opinion this is a word.

by Anonymous April 26, 2003

irregardless

What numbnuts say instead of regardless.

Irregardless of what you say, I'm not a botard.

by Sparky D July 15, 2008

irretardless

same as irregardless, but used when you're talking to someone stupid.

Tim: Hey how are you John?

John: I'm good, I just went to a cock fight last night it was--

Alec: --Hahaha, I love cocks!

John: Irretardless, the fight was great fun.

by Hypnotic Jade January 18, 2009

Irregardless

without lack of regard.

no, dumbass, irregardless doesn't mean 'without lack of disregard'.

by carlton funkbass April 10, 2008

Irregardless

Misused by ignorant people meaning regardless or by me to annoy my girlfriend

Irregardless of what she thinks irregardless of what she thinks it's a word.

by Ross7013 March 27, 2015