Passive aggressive 

An adjective used to describe hiding aggressive intentions and actions with seemingly non aggressive intentions and actions.

An often misused and misunderstood term.

Mike- "Hey Rob can you help me paint the bathroom"?

Rob- "Sure Mike. I'd love to".

If Rob intentionally did a sloppy job because he didn't like Mike or didn't want to paint, it would be passive aggressive.

Passive aggressive by nostawk March 15, 2010

passive aggressive 

A defense mechanism that allows people who aren't comfortable being openly aggressive get what they want under the guise of still trying to please others. They want their way, but they also want everyone to still like them.

Jane: It's time to go, we really should get going now.

Passive Aggressive Ann: Oh...okay. I just...well okay, I GUESS we can leave now.

Jane: Ann, do you want to stay? Is that what you're trying to get at?

Passive Aggressive Ann: Huh? Oh no, we can leave if YOU want. I just didn't get to do everything I wanted to do yet, but no no, we can go I guess.

Jane: God dammit Ann! Fine, we'll stay, are you happy?

Passive Aggressive Ann: Oh okay! Yeah! That sounds great too!
(Ann got her way without having to openly ask for it)

passive aggressive by Miltonation December 9, 2008

passive aggressive 

The term "passive-aggressive" was introduced in a 1945 U.S. War Department technical bulletin, describing soldiers who weren't openly insubordinate but shirked duty through procrastination, willful incompetence, and so on.

While everyone thought the young man was just dumb, the fact is he was merely being passive aggressive so he wouldn't have to do all of the work.

passive aggressive by Signmeup November 8, 2008

passive aggressive 

Showing disrespect towards others by way of lack of action or supposed forgetfulness.

Jim was downright passive aggressive towards Pete by "forgetting" to pay off his debt.

passive aggressive by Blindy's Voice of Reason August 22, 2005

passive aggressive 

appearing indifferent, uninterested, or in support of an act before it happens but outwardly opposing and attacking it once it has occurred.

Me: hey baby do you mind if I roll out with my boys tonight?
You: I don't care. (but all your shit will be on the sidewalk when you get back)
Me: You're so cute when you are all passive aggressive like that. I love you.

passive aggressive by Greakan February 18, 2009

passive aggressive 

Personality disorder now dismissed by psychiatrists but a popular term with people who have to label other people. Being verbally helpful but unhelpful in action.

Brian said that he would happily wash my windows, but instead he just spit on them and wiped it with his sleeve, a week late.

passive aggressive by Ben September 3, 2004

passive aggressive 

Girl Mad

Any girl is passive aggressive when she says "I'm Not Mad", etc.

passive aggressive by Foster S. Chaos October 11, 2008