non-core promise

A commitment to deliver (a service, funding, an item) that is subsequently set aside. The broken promise is then explained with the glib expression "oh, but that promise was non-core".

Now generalised to non-political situations, too.

Origin: Australian federal elections at the turn of the 20th/21st centuries. The conservative party (known as the Liberal/National coalition) made a number of election promises which were broken soon after the election. The prime minister, John Howard, attempted to explain this behaviour by claiming that some promises are "core" and some are "non-core" and thus, don't count.

Not only did "No tax increases, no new taxes" turn out to be a non-core promise, but in the campaign, Howard had also given a solemn undertaking that "I'm not going to break any promises". That one was certainly non-core.

Laurie Oakes (Australian political reporter/writer)
Excerpt from National Nine News (network TV) 12 May 2005
as quoted at news.ninemsn.com.au

by Kerwyn October 26, 2005

Non-Con

Non-Con is short for "Non-Consenting", usually describing something sexual in a story. Synonymous with rape.

Warning: This story contains Non-Con, first time, and slash.

by Quidnunc August 21, 2005

non-gay gay marriage

A marriage between two people of the same gender who are not gay. Usually considered the pinnacle of a bromance where two bro's decide to become partners for life in a straight way. This is like in that movie "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry." Although Chuch and Larry were pretending to be gay, they were actually two straight men who married for reasons involving pensions or something.

"Don't worry man, everyone here knows this is a non-gay gay marriage."

"You wanna have sex?"
"No."
"Good."
"Fine."

by Desmond White December 1, 2009

Non-sexual dominance

The way someone treats their significant other in powerful but not degrading way. This act is seen as endearing.
Non-sexual dominance is so cute-
“Come here, baby”
“Let me help you”
“Be careful”
“Come lay here, princess”
“Sit on my lap, kitten”
“Hold my hand while we’re out”
“Come cuddle”

He uses a lot of non-sexual dominance phrases when he speaks to his girlfriend.

by L8ersk8er December 25, 2019

non-hacker

Person who gives up, or quits.

Hey, I think he can't hack it. Yeah he's probably a real non-hacker.

by Lasercat May 18, 2008

non-offensive swears

A moronic contradiction which defeats the purpose of it being a swear.

This total idiot should be informed that 'arse' is how Brits, Irish people etc say it. Idiot.

by IkeM October 5, 2003

non-qual

A submarine sailor who has not qualified for dolphins yet.

The non-qual could not watch movies on the Submarine.

by Jeasus November 10, 2006