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quotation mark effect 

when you put quotes around a certain word or phrase to imply something without saying it directly.

In the mafia for example they would say something like,

"The dishes are done and the kids are in bed" to imply to a hierarchy or an associate in a public place that the order was successfully carried out, such as the transporting of drugs, blowing something up or murdering someone.

Or: I'll bring the party "supplies" by your house around 10. (supplies being alcohol w/o being directly stated)
john: Why did you put quotes around supplies when you were talking about the party tonight?

jack: i was implying something else so others wouldn't know what i was really referring to. it's called the quotation mark effect.

Quotationist 

A term to define individuals whose quotes have impacted others in one way or another, and is well renowned for their ability with words - particularly putting inspirational quotes together.
Rupert: Hey Ed, I need some advice.
Ed: What's up, man?
Rupert: I don't know whether I should go to this party tonight or not..
Ed: As the famous quotationist Jakub Ertel said "Do what you feel, not what you think."
Rupert: Thanks, man. Let's go!
Quotationist by yungkobayashi November 11, 2018

Quitation 

When you quit your job and have time off until you start your next one.
I hate this job, I am going on equitation!
Quitation by Queline December 13, 2020

Quotation 

Short for fixed price quotation.
A (usually written and time limited) fixed price offer to supply goods and/or services. In response to a consumer request.

Compare:
Estimate.
Jane was instructed to get three quotations for the drainage project before appointing a contractor to the job.
Quotation by Master Electrician January 12, 2007

re-quotation 

Editing or building upon an existing quote
"The consequence of life is death, and so any life created cannot be sustained. In other words all living things die." is a re-quotation of "The consequence of life is death." Jake Lawton
re-quotation by Stephen November 6, 2004

urban quicktionary 

Quickly looking up a word on urbandictionary for the sake of not being cool by not knowing what words like Cleveland steamer mean.
cool guy 1:Bro, I gave the B**** a Cleveland steamer last night!

cool guy 2:Uh... cool *looks up Cleveland steamer on urbandictionary*

cool guy 1:Dude, did u just urban quicktionary...

cool guy 2: No way bro who doesn't know what a Cleveland steamer is? *gags in mouth*