Definition of "semiquote" in English

noun

1. A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

2. A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

3. (informal) A partly paraphrased quotation.

   • "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.

verb

1. To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.