preemptive like 

Liking someone's post on Facebook so that they feel obligated to like your subsequent comment in return.

Do you think I'm proud of this? My life is a disaster.

1. You like John Doe's photo (preemptive like)
2. You: <possibly clever or funny comment>
3. John Doe likes your comment on their photo
4. A minor increase in self-esteem that quickly fades away

preemptive like by Random Name Goes Here November 24, 2013

Preemptive Text 

A text message that is sent to someone under the assumption that you know that they're going to text you. Commonly used with tech-deficient family members who take forever to answer text messages.

I sent a Preemptive Text to my mother to inform her that i was driving home, because I knew she was gonna ask where i was.

Preemptive Text by Musculoso March 1, 2010

Preemptive cock-block 

The act of preventing interaction between one or more females with one or more men prior to any communication between the two groups, thereby negating the need to cock-block them later on, after they have started making moves on the women.

A: Hey man, how were those girls that Johnny showed up with?
B: I don't know, he sat down at a different table, so I couldn't talk to any of them.
A: Ah, dude, that was like a preemptive cock-block.

Preemptive cock-block by Swill128 June 21, 2009

preemptive driving

Overly-cautious driving after news of impending winter weather has been announced. Most frequently seen in southern United States urban areas.

Dude, would you please drive faster than 15 mph. The snow isn't due for another eight hours. Do not show me preemptive driving!

preemptive driving by memphotank February 26, 2011

preemptive boo 

A preemptive boo is a boo that is given before confirmation of negative action.

Example of a preemptive boo:

Hunter: Why did you cancel that file? Boo you.
Brooke: It just started going! I didn't cancel it!

preemptive boo by HunterD September 7, 2007

Preemptive Recycling 

Stealing stuff ... often, very nice stuff, usually from work.

May include but is not limited to office supplies, computer parts, food and drink.

The justification is that the item(s) would have been thrown out anyway at some point so you're just going with the trend and saving the planet by recycling them a little "early".

Geek 1: "Check out my Blu-Ray rewriter"

Geek 2: "Oh, cool ! Where did you get it ?"

Geek 1: "Er ... it came from work ... I indulged in a bit of preemptive recycling ..."

Preemptive Recycling by eighthofseven April 6, 2010

preemptive mimicry 

When you say something you know will cause your friend to make a face, and you make it first to avert an accusation of mimicry.

“I’m not mimicking you if I pout first.”
“It’s preemptive mimicry!”

preemptive mimicry by Bottom Ford September 29, 2010