a phrase that is believed to make a really rude comment less rude, but really just makes you look like a jackass.
by katopoliss December 7, 2010
Get the no offensemug. by faggut January 23, 2019
Get the Offensedmug. by AlekhyaDas May 14, 2015
Get the Offensivitismug. A phrase added to an otherwise insulting statement. You say "no offense" right before or after you say something that is insulting. "No offense" allows you to say just about anything you want about anyone.
It is sometimes followed up by "none taken." The recipient of the original comment says "none taken" to signal that they were not insulted.
It is sometimes followed up by "none taken." The recipient of the original comment says "none taken" to signal that they were not insulted.
Without)
Joe: Sally, you've put on some weight
Sally: *slaps the shit out of Joe*
With)
Joe: No offense, Sally, you've gotten fat
Sally: None taken. I guess I should go on a diet. .
Joe: Sally, you've put on some weight
Sally: *slaps the shit out of Joe*
With)
Joe: No offense, Sally, you've gotten fat
Sally: None taken. I guess I should go on a diet. .
by Northendwhitetrash October 4, 2009
Get the No Offensemug. Something someone says right before saying something that may be offensive. as opposed to, say, not saying anything offensive at all.
by LordXeras January 7, 2011
Get the no offensemug. Describes a statement politically or ideologically inconvenient, esp. in the judgment of one having no knowledge of the matter at hand. Often used to stifle further discussion or pander to the lowest common denominator. Cf: fair and balanced.
The television special on evolution was cancelled because it might be considered offensive by viewers who feel threatened by science.
by xaonon January 28, 2006
Get the offensivemug. by NotNickS August 13, 2015
Get the offensivesmug.