Passive Offensive

An unintended action or behavior that ends up being offensive or controversial to others. This typically occurs when someone is unaware of the cultural or social implications of their actions, leading to misunderstandings and potential discomfort for others. It is not deliberate, but it still can have a significant impact on relationships and social dynamics.

Hey, did you see Jake's new hairstyle? He let his hair get all tangled and messy, and now it looks like dreadlocks. I don't think he meant to offend anyone, but some people are taking it as cultural appropriation. It's totally a passive offensive situation.

by idontcariel October 31, 2023

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Christmas offense

A few words, said on Christmas Day, that depict sacrilegious reference to Christmas.

Big guy: "Why are you celebrating Christmas as Jesus's birthday?"
Little guy: "Don't give me that Christmas offense, that's what Christmas is for!"

by Seshie January 11, 2009

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offensive malapropism

Misusing a word in a way that could offend someone.

The YouTube comments section is full of offensive malapropism.

by HiThere,ImustBeSexist June 30, 2014

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Comedic Offense

When you get assaulted by a clown.

Person 1: Heard you took someone to court?

Person 2: Yeah they charged the clown.

Person 1: What were they charged with?

Person 2: Comedic Offense...

by Purble! December 12, 2020

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second-hand offense

The irritating process in which someone gets offended by something FOR someone else before they get offended, even if they wouldn't actually get offended by it. Most commonly observed on social networking platform: Twitter.

Mei: *name is Mei*
Modern Twitter users: Ur name is Mei? :/ please stop appropriating japanese names. we know ur name is amanda or basic white name
Mei: I'm literally asian help
Me: Do not fret, they are suffering second-hand offense

by 10:20am September 16, 2021

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