apalooza

an all-out amazing party; when you go all out and just have the funnest time ever.

At the palooza last night, I downed 19 beers.

by CCASS November 25, 2004

aologism

Words and expressions that originate in AOL Instant Message-speak that have, somehow, become acceptable in the popular lexicon, like jk, lol, brb, ur in place of your and you're, your in place of you're.

Amanda: ur such a tub of lard, Judy! jk, jk.
Leanne: lol. brb, bulemia.
Sane person: Jesus Christ! I hate eating disorders almost as much as I hate aologisms.

by Smarx March 9, 2006

Marcos Apologist

A person, usually of Filipino heritage, who relativizes the dictatorial rule of Ferdinand Marcos, president of the Philippines between 1965 and 1986. Marcos, elected for 6 years, created a martial law dictatorship. The result was a brutal 20-year regime responsible for the systematic terrorizing, torture and death of approx. 85,000 citizens. Critics were murdered, newspapers censored, and thousands disappeared without a trace, never to be found. Marcos and his wife Imelda were also proven to have plundered circa 10 billion US dollars from the nation's coffers. Ultimately, the clan was ousted during the People Power Revolution of 1986, after the military cut ties with the dictator.

In 2022, millions of young voters were duped and brainwashed by the clan into believing that the Marcos era was one of golden opportunity and economic growth, by means of denial, fake news, paid troll accounts and terrifying historic revisionism.

A Marcos Apologist goes to great lengths to downplay or even deny the events and repercussions of the Marcos dictatorship, many of which influence the Philippine nation to this day. He/She is typically either too young to have experienced the terror of the regime, or used to be a loyal crony during the Marcos presidency. Such apologists are recognized by their lack of critical thinking, determination to glorify or rationalize the brutal regime, and/or by their willingness to downplay even the worst deeds of the Marcos days.

My colleague told me he doesn't believe that Ferdinand Marcos Sr. killed tens of thousands. He says, his presidency was a glorious era for the Philippines. He even told me Marcos never stole any money from the nation. I can't believe it. I'm working alongside a Marcos Apologist.

The biggest Marcos Apologist of them all? Bongbong Marcos, the son of the dictator, himself a thief, grafter and corrupt monster.

by Mandrayke May 29, 2022

Rape apologist

1. A person who defends acts of rape, usually by claiming that rape is not a serious crime or that people do not need to give consent to sex.

2. (informal) Any person who suggests that women may be able to take precautions to reduce their chances of being raped, such as carrying a concealed weapon for self defense or avoiding places where crime is likely while alone at night.

"This crazy bitch called me a rape apologist when I wrote an article about how people can stay safe on a night out"

by Speedyblupi June 26, 2016

Papal apology

1. A backhanded apology, where the offending party claims regret- not for their error or discourtesy- but rather for the ill feelings or reaction for those offended. 2. What may at first appear as an apology, but after closer examination, is really a condescending or placating way to avoid personal responsibility.

HISTORY: Pope Benedict XVI deeply offended Muslims when he quoted the Byzantine emperor Manuel II Paleologus during his Regensburg talk. After an international uproar, Pope Benedict XVI attempted to apologize and clarify what he meant- along with the good intentions behind his speech- unfortunately; Pope Benedict XVI's "apology" was a bit backward.

Person 1: “I’m sorry you feel I was rude to your sister.”
Person 2: “Don’t give me a papal apology, you prick.”

by True Tru November 8, 2008

apologist

An apologist is someone who argues in defense of a controversial truth, usually but not always associated with Christianity.

During slave times in the United States, an apologist would defend that slavery was all right, by citing portions of the bible where God's favorites owned slaves.

by ESLTeacher January 26, 2017

German Apology

When a person of German heritage makes an egregious and obvious mistake and is unwilling or incapable of offering a sincere apology, but rather tries to mask an apology through carefully chosen words.

Ex 1. German Apology to Wife: " I am sorry if you misunderstood or didnt hear me when I told you that I was going to the Jets game on Sunday"

Ex 2. When an Irish wife falls in a hole walking home from a party after asking the German husband to call for a cab to take them home. German Apology: "I'm sorry that you felt it necessary to drink so much and stay at the party so late that you tripped and stumbled into that hole and hurt your ankle"

by Budman7 December 30, 2011