Joberted (verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊ-bər-tɪd/
To alter or shift the narrative or focus of a situation, typically in response to criticism or accountability, while simultaneously avoiding true responsibility or direct accountability for one's actions or decisions.
To present oneself as accepting responsibility for a problem or failure, but in a manner that ultimately deflects or diminishes one's actual involvement or culpability, often by framing the issue in a way that minimizes personal fault or shifts blame.
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊ-bər-tɪd/
To alter or shift the narrative or focus of a situation, typically in response to criticism or accountability, while simultaneously avoiding true responsibility or direct accountability for one's actions or decisions.
To present oneself as accepting responsibility for a problem or failure, but in a manner that ultimately deflects or diminishes one's actual involvement or culpability, often by framing the issue in a way that minimizes personal fault or shifts blame.
Here are some examples of what it is like to be Joberted:
Person 1: Hey this is what you did, you should own up to it and not change the narrative to make yourself look better.
Person 2: Youknowhowlongibeenwaitingforthis
Person 2: gets invited to a party by Person 1's friend after repeated attempts to guilt trip Person 1 into inviting him to said party
Person 2: Wooimabouttomakeanameformyselfere
Person 1: I've opened up to you and I really trust you, I hope you don't go behind my back and do something deplorable that would permanently ruin our friendship!
Person 2: ermm...
Person 1: Hey this is what you did, you should own up to it and not change the narrative to make yourself look better.
Person 2: Youknowhowlongibeenwaitingforthis
Person 2: gets invited to a party by Person 1's friend after repeated attempts to guilt trip Person 1 into inviting him to said party
Person 2: Wooimabouttomakeanameformyselfere
Person 1: I've opened up to you and I really trust you, I hope you don't go behind my back and do something deplorable that would permanently ruin our friendship!
Person 2: ermm...
by aenys January 07, 2025