(noun)
A linguistic defense mechanism named after the 1992 crime thriller, Glengarry Glen Ross, referencing the sales method, "Always Be Closing." ABC Defense drafts a covert contract between the speaker and the listener to "be nice."
A. Affectation of Anxiety. Appear socially inept or weak to encourage others' sympathy.
B. Be Gentle. Tone police people who sound "too loud" or "too angry."
C. Covert Contract of Expectation. Assume, out loud, that the other person won't be "cruel."
A linguistic defense mechanism named after the 1992 crime thriller, Glengarry Glen Ross, referencing the sales method, "Always Be Closing." ABC Defense drafts a covert contract between the speaker and the listener to "be nice."
A. Affectation of Anxiety. Appear socially inept or weak to encourage others' sympathy.
B. Be Gentle. Tone police people who sound "too loud" or "too angry."
C. Covert Contract of Expectation. Assume, out loud, that the other person won't be "cruel."
In the 1965 film "Three Approaches to Psychotherapy," Gloria uses the ABC Defense when she says, "A) Right now I'm nervous but B) I feel more comfortable the way you're talking in a low voice and C) I don't feel like you'll be so harsh on me."
by saintsundere October 13, 2024
Get the ABC Defensemug. ABC is used if you want something or want to trade or join something t is also used when you need food a.k.a grass or wood
ABC FOR SOME WOODLICE
by KAISIER123 January 31, 2021
Get the ABCmug. an acronym for people that are artistic, badass and cute all in one. They usually have strong opinions and often express those in a creative, artistic way. ABC's are kind and supportive, but would destroy you if you attack something or someone that is important to them.
"My next art project is going to be about racism. I usually don't call out people, but I am tired of their bullshit, call me an ABC"
"I am so gay for ABC boys/girls/people"
"I am so gay for ABC boys/girls/people"
by ritagomes August 31, 2019
Get the ABCmug. Your mind : I want to do something for Abc in google, something... Important!
Your fingers and mind : ''clicks this link''
Probably you right now : Now what was I gonna do again...?
Your fingers and mind : ''clicks this link''
Probably you right now : Now what was I gonna do again...?
by ChrisTheDingis July 25, 2022
Get the Abcmug. Person #1: Oh my God! He has an ABC even though he looks small and scrawny.
Person #2: That Asian guy has an ABC? What is that?
Person #1: Asian Big Cock
Person #2: That Asian guy has an ABC? What is that?
Person #1: Asian Big Cock
by WHOEVER IT IS January 10, 2017
Get the ABCmug. To ramble on about unrelated, possibly racist, subjects because you cannot express your opinions in a way other than to be upset by things that would not upset a normal/reasonable human being.
After he found out my friend was Mexican, he proceeded to tell me about how the education system is letting down our country and proceeded to rap the ABCs at me.
by TehViking November 5, 2019
Get the Rap the ABCsmug. 