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Wallet Apology 

A forced apology on the basis of concern for the economic loss or blow back for not making an apology. Always given with no sense of repentance, humility, remorse or genuine contrition.

The opposite of a heartfelt apology.
Rush Limbaugh's economic driven apology following calling Sandra Fluke a slut was a "wallet apology." Motivated solely by the economic loss of losing sponsors because of his comments.
Wallet Apology by Samuel Charles September 18, 2012

If I apology 

A term popularly used in an apology which actually negates the sincerity and genuineness of the reparation.
She gave me an IF I apology by saying, "I'm sorry 'If I' said something that offended you".
If I apology by coolarrow September 16, 2009

dutch apology 

When you have to apologize for accidentally fingering a dyke.
"Can I borrow your wooden shoes? I was fingering this girl last night and she turned out to be a lesbian so I'm going to have to issue a dutch apology."
dutch apology by tallpantsmoose December 11, 2013

high ball apology 

An extremly feminine apology given under extreme testicular distress. Also known as the high octive nut squeeze.
Chinese man: "why you call me liar Fled?"
This is Freds high ball apology:
Fred: "no {SIRRRR}, i did not call you a liar" squeezing ball sacs causing voice to go up about 10 octives.
high ball apology by t-pop October 1, 2010

instagram apology 

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.
"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?

snob apology 

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!
snob apology by auntiereese January 8, 2017