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assertive

too willing, clingy and appears wasy
Maggie was assertive in trying to hookup with Andy, because she tried to pull him over into the corner, he thought she was too easy, and didn't bother
by Maggibell May 25, 2005
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Assertive

A smart way of saying rude. A cover up for the word rude.
*two girls having a chat*
Girl 1: “I’m very assertive”
Girl 2: “No you’re not, you’re just rude”
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passive assertive

The act of observing people as they proceed with an activity or action, absolutely refusing to offer an opinion or advice, then after the work is complete if any changes are suggested the passive assertive person will explain that's what they would have done in the first place.
"We've been working on this for a week, you haven't offered a single opinion or suggestion the whole time, and the first time we make a change you can't resist telling us how that's how you would've done it. You're so passive assertive it makes my eyeballs itch."
by ichyban July 21, 2015
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Ghetto Assertive

One method of getting what one needs. Usually involves having the ghetto "attitude" and threatening one's life. Can be physical or verbal.
(In a Court Room)
Judge, I was not threatening that woman's life...I was being Ghetto Assertive!
by Vasco21190 November 17, 2009
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European they/them of assertive negotiation

Replacing the "Portuguese man o' war "
With "European they/them of assertive negotiation ",fully inclusive , English for the woke .
I saw a "European they/them of assertive negotiation" by the sea yesterday, They sting is said to be potentially lethal.
by at073 October 7, 2023
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Disingenuous Assertions

Disingenuous: lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically

Assertion: positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason: a mere assertion; an unwarranted assertion.

put the two together and you have Disingenuous Assertions so I'll dumb it down for you people

Disingenuous Assertions: pretty much lying to make someone look good and something that so infuriating that it makes soldiers want to punch reporters
I've had enough of your disingenuous assertions
by Bushyfro September 29, 2011
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Assertiveness

Clare's assertiveness stirred up his deep-seated sence of inadequacy
by McRule June 9, 2004
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