Meaning of plead the fifth | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of plead the Fifth (both senses)
   alt-of
2. To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
   US
3. To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak especially when the response would be embarrassing or uncomfortable.
   broadly, humorous, informal

Examples

“Yo ain't no city in the world like this // An' if you ask how I know, I gots ta plead the fifth (1998, Miami (Will Smith song))”

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