ishkabibble

English

Etymology

From ish ka bibble.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɪʃkəˌbɪbəl/

Interjection

ishkabibble

1. (informal) So what; whatever; oh well.
   • 1924, Transactions of the Kansas Engineering Society:

     This paper was prepared for a large audience—if the audience is not here—“Ishkabibble”—their misfortune.

   • 1940, Esquire - Volume 14, Issues 1-3, page 50:

     “Oh, ishkabibble,” I replied gaily. As if I cared!

   • 1942, Martin Joseph Freeman, Bitter Honey, page 17:

     Dave was the last one here, so he has to be It.” - “Ishkabibble,” David said.

   • 2016, Evelyn Piper, The Lady and Her Doctor:

     The “good name” business had upset her so much, she appeared to be in such a state, that for once she might forget herself and tell him, but then he thought: Ishkabibble. Hell with her, and went downstairs.