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Prenip

Any phrase that attempts to deny critical, negative, or offensive intentions but is always followed by a critical, offensive, or negative statement.

Examples of prenips:
"Not to be critical, but (list of criticisms begins)."
"Not to interrupt, but (interruption begins)."
"Not to dismiss your input, but (input dismissed)."
"Not to be sexist / racist, but (sexist or racist statements begin)."

by jongoloid January 6, 2010