To make an apology for something relatively insubstantial, even mostly irrelevant, while simultaneously refusing to acknowledge something more grievous.
Bonus points if the apology is insultingly insincere and the apologist demands privacy and respect.
Named after Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the UK, who was filmed having an extramarital romantic liaison - kissing and groping - an aide he personally hired. Hancock refused to acknowledge the romantic and sexual element of this interaction and, instead, chose to apologise for "breaching social distancing guidelines." He then asked for privacy for this "personal matter", alluding to the alleged affair sighted, while completely refusing to acknowledge the affair.
Bonus points if the apology is insultingly insincere and the apologist demands privacy and respect.
Named after Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the UK, who was filmed having an extramarital romantic liaison - kissing and groping - an aide he personally hired. Hancock refused to acknowledge the romantic and sexual element of this interaction and, instead, chose to apologise for "breaching social distancing guidelines." He then asked for privacy for this "personal matter", alluding to the alleged affair sighted, while completely refusing to acknowledge the affair.
Jane: "You cheated on me over 15 years, murdered my mother, and stole all of my money. Why did you do all of this, you wasteman?"
Matt: "To invoke the Hancock apology, I am sorry that I ate all of your green Gummy Bear sweets. It was very wrong of me and I apologise. I would now like you to respect my privacy on this personal matter."
Matt: "To invoke the Hancock apology, I am sorry that I ate all of your green Gummy Bear sweets. It was very wrong of me and I apologise. I would now like you to respect my privacy on this personal matter."
by BroJayDee June 26, 2021
Get the Hancock apology mug.To have a romp with an aide who was appointed to keep you on your toes. Derived from the UK Health Minister's cctv incident in June 2021.
Husband: I have to go into the office tomorrow, we have a meeting which cannot be held over Zoom.
Wife: I hope you're not doing a Hancock behind my back.
Wife: I hope you're not doing a Hancock behind my back.
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To be conned, swindled, screwed over, lied to etc.
Named for the former UK Health Secretary, who engaged in multiple extremely shady backdoor deals—not just the one he was ousted for.
Named for the former UK Health Secretary, who engaged in multiple extremely shady backdoor deals—not just the one he was ousted for.
“I thought this bitcoin investment scheme I saw on insta was legit, but I lost seven grand. I got properly Hancocked!”
by A passer-by said June 27, 2021
Get the Hancocked mug.Rubbing a males genitalia side to side on a woman while stood up and grabbing her bum with one hand and pulling her in to feel it.
Look at him doing a Hancock on her.
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"Oh my god I have absolutely hancocked my tea"
"I didnt order enough PPE I'm such a matt hancock"
"Kids stop doing that before you completely matt hancock it"
"I've just done a proper matt hancock at work"
"This new watch I've just bought is matt hancocked"
"Oh my god I have absolutely hancocked my tea"
"I didnt order enough PPE I'm such a matt hancock"
"Kids stop doing that before you completely matt hancock it"
"I've just done a proper matt hancock at work"
"This new watch I've just bought is matt hancocked"
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