that was not the wind
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Meaning · English
A phrase used to call out one's ignorance or denial of a suspicious situation.
Register: humorous, ironic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Chat...that was not the wind. What are you on about?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “that was not the wind” mean?
A phrase used to call out one's ignorance or denial of a suspicious situation.
Is “that was not the wind” formal or informal?
that was not the wind is generally humorous, ironic, slang.