Wiktionary
quote unquote
a. (context idiomatic English) emphasize the following, or sometimes preceding, word or phrase for irony, as used almost exclusively in spoken language. adv. (non-gloss definition: Used in spoken language to delimit a quotation in the same function as quotation marks.)
Usage examples of "quote unquote".
Junior bought Wenzel's stash, to quote unquote 'set himself up as the new Southside dope kingpin.