The act of making a shallow, public apology on the internet via social media (Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, etc.) rather than performing actions that would resolve the issue at hand.
The origin of the definition arose when Macklemore Instagramed his apology text to Kendrick Lamar stating that Lamar "got robbed" after he won Best Rap Album at the Grammys late January 2014.
The origin of the definition arose when Macklemore Instagramed his apology text to Kendrick Lamar stating that Lamar "got robbed" after he won Best Rap Album at the Grammys late January 2014.
"Mr. President, the people demand that you respond regarding the NSA leaks!"
"Don't worry, just send out an Instagram Apology and it will go away in a few weeks."
"Or we could... you know, stop spying on people?"
"What kind of option is that?
"Don't worry, just send out an Instagram Apology and it will go away in a few weeks."
"Or we could... you know, stop spying on people?"
"What kind of option is that?
by HostileChemistry February 1, 2014
Get the instagram apologymug. a snob apology is when you recognize someone in public but pretend not to see them. then, later, you contact a mutual friend to admit to having seen them and didn't mean any offence by ignoring them.
Hi Jennifer, I think I saw your friend Daniel at the grocery store downtown last night. I wasn't sure if it was him, but if it was, this is my snob apology - let him know that I didn't snub him on purpose!
by auntiereese January 8, 2017
Get the snob apologymug. Did Tara tell you that Gary sent her apology nudes over snapchat? , I couldn't get over what he said, but he sent me apology nudes, and now everything seems better.
by Txmeless May 13, 2016
Get the apology nudesmug. But he hasn't talked to her in over five years.
Don't worry. He's got a level head on his shoulders. He'll know if she's sincere or if it's a cosmetic apology.
Don't worry. He's got a level head on his shoulders. He'll know if she's sincere or if it's a cosmetic apology.
by Holly Anne Ivy December 5, 2009
Get the cosmetic apologymug. Sean: "Man, my girlfriend really pissed me off last night."
Christ: "Even if it wasn't your fault, give her a hollow apology, that way you can still use her for sex!"
Christ: "Even if it wasn't your fault, give her a hollow apology, that way you can still use her for sex!"
by TornIn2 January 16, 2011
Get the hollow apologymug. When someone makes a cringey or out of pocket post, usually on the social media platform known as “Tiktok”.
by gottakeepaneyeoutforselener March 31, 2021
Get the apology video?mug. 1. A "I'm sorry" that covers all things someone says or does while drunk or otherwise intoxicated.
2. A mass text that gets sent out the morning after blacking out and sending a ton of ridiculous texts and IMs the night before.
2. A mass text that gets sent out the morning after blacking out and sending a ton of ridiculous texts and IMs the night before.
1. "I'm really drunk right now, I'm sorry."
"That's ok I assume a blanket apology for whenever you're drunk."
2. "OMG I'M SO SORRY FOR THE TEXTS/IMs LAST NIGHT GUYS, I WAS SOOOO DRUNK. I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER SENDING HALF OF THESE."
"LOL"
"That's ok I assume a blanket apology for whenever you're drunk."
2. "OMG I'M SO SORRY FOR THE TEXTS/IMs LAST NIGHT GUYS, I WAS SOOOO DRUNK. I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER SENDING HALF OF THESE."
"LOL"
by LiveXAndXLearn November 23, 2011
Get the Blanket Apologymug.