When you want someone to prove what they just said. Commonly seen in bad Wikipedia articles.
1: "Apparantly, the Greeks invented pudding!"

2:"citation needed"
by RussellLawliet December 29, 2011
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Wikipedianese for 'bullshit'.
Jade Goody's death triggered an outpouring of grief across the United Kingdom citation needed
by Lord Grimcock February 7, 2010
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A disclaimer for any time you quote something from Wikipedia as fact. Acknowledges that it isn't the world's most "reliable" source, but it's still good enough for you to use.
Drew: I heard the old Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers is gay, citation needed.

Cody: Yeah, I heard that elephant populations have tripled in three years, citation needed.
by SIRdroosef May 22, 2009
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One of the Wikipedia's most used phrases. Means that the wikipedian who wrote something before it, could be putting his/her own point of view or even lying.
Mourinho is going to be a manager for England national soccer team. (citation needed)
by abdullais4u December 11, 2007
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What you say to some dumbass motherfucker when he pulls some stupid shit out of his ass. Comes from Wikipedia.
Ben: The Sikhs control all the worlds corn.

Jack: Citation needed.
by Ganondox September 24, 2017
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To be said aloud when you think you're being fed bullshit.
Can also be used when using hearsay as fact.
Stacey: OMG did you hear that Shanna is pregnant?!?!
Amy: Citation Needed
Emma: You got pwned

Amy: I heard Paul and Josie are going out now.. Citation needed.
by AmyWamyLamy November 22, 2010
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The single most pointless addition to Urban Dictionary. On a site where people rant about how gay something is, why is "proof" required? Give me a fucking break. This isn't exactly a website you'd cite on an English essay, stop that shit.
now whenever someone writes about how shitty Lil Wayne is, they get a "citation needed", as if that actually needs more proof
by redillious April 2, 2011
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