A phrase used to describe the agonizing frustration of realizing that you did something you regret, and wanting to do it differently but realizing it after-the-fact. This typically occurs about 5 minutes later but the realization of such can occur years later...
Looking back in fucking retrospect, I realized that cute girl didn't want to know the time: she was actually interested in me!
by Babo Sang Pyo December 4, 2005
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Get the Fucking Retrospect mug."Man in future retrospect i should have worn a condom" in reference to seeing a squaddie mattress your about to chat up and bone.
In telling your friend over the phone you dont appeaciate the lack of support he gave over the non condom incident: "dude in future retrospect i should have slapped you harder"(next time you see him give him a slap thus confirming your future retrospect)
In telling your friend over the phone you dont appeaciate the lack of support he gave over the non condom incident: "dude in future retrospect i should have slapped you harder"(next time you see him give him a slap thus confirming your future retrospect)
by Ugoindownsaka February 21, 2006
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by PeachieSoKeen November 19, 2011
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Get the Retrorespect mug.- Jane: Bob, you look terrible! You should have stayed at home today.
- Bob: Don't worry Jane, I'll be taking a retrospective sickie tomorrow.
- Bob: Don't worry Jane, I'll be taking a retrospective sickie tomorrow.
by AustralianWorkEthic April 20, 2010
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by BigJimBob July 20, 2008
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