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

by andrew_tate September 21, 2023

An airport that is both overrated and underrated at the same time but somehow doesn't have Southwest Airlines service.
by Central_NY_Aviation October 16, 2020

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

A Katie Hancock is a very special, unique and genuine girl, she is strong, resilient, beautiful, happy and positive. To even look at a Katie Hancock you will strike you with happiness and joy. Whenever you hear her sing her voice lights up the room and melts the hearts of every surrounding person. She is so delightful and her beautifully bright eyes are similar to something out of a storybook and her long tassels of hair are similar to silk. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting a Katie Hancock is the luckiest alive. She is someone unforgettable so make sure to grab hold and never let go to your friendship as the best times are yet to come!
by NamelyDefinitions November 16, 2018

When you pretend to cry to distract people from recognising what a grade one bell-end your are. Hoping your tears will somehow make you appear human and make you immune to criticism.
by Theisolationroomshow December 13, 2020

The process of taking white characters, roles and stories and replacing them with people of different colors or ethnicity to satisfy the demands of woke culture regardless of how stupid or out of place it is
The word derives from the musical Hancock where the characters of Americas founding fathers are played by African Americans with rhythm, style, talent and excellent dance moves but has no foundation in actual fact
The word derives from the musical Hancock where the characters of Americas founding fathers are played by African Americans with rhythm, style, talent and excellent dance moves but has no foundation in actual fact
I saw a elf and a dwarf in the new Lord Of The Rings show, Rings Of Power, that weren't white as explicitly prescribed by Tolkien, as someone who's read all of the books I thought it was dumb and out of place . I knew right then the shows creators were Hancocking
by ZIM001 October 2, 2022
