Bzzzt! Wrong. /bzt Rong/ Excl. [common; Usenet/Interne

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Bzzzt! Wrong. /bzt rong/ excl.

[common; Usenet/Internet;
punctuation varies] From a Robin Williams routine in the movie
"Dead Poets Society" spoofing radio or TV quiz programs, such
as Truth or Consequences, where an incorrect answer earns
one a blast from the buzzer and condolences from the interlocutor.
A way of expressing mock-rude disagreement, usually immediately
following an included quote from another poster. The less
abbreviated "*Bzzzzt*, wrong, but thank you for playing" is also
common; capitalization and emphasis of the buzzer sound varies.

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