by Fredthetimebomb September 23, 2023
Get the Passive Dude mug.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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Somebody who uses social media or the internet to make obvious homophobic comments but act like they aren’t doing anything wrong.
by Whaleman6 December 12, 2023
Get the Passive homophobe mug.A deliberate and calculated behavior exhibited by an organization or its members, particularly law enforcement agencies, where they feign misunderstanding or lack of capability to fulfill a legal or formal request for information. This tactic is employed as a means of evasion to avoid accountability, transparency, or the disclosure of information that could implicate the organization in illegal activities or misconduct. It is characterized by an outward appearance of cooperation or innocence, masking an intentional effort to obstruct justice or the rightful access to information. This behavior is passive-aggressive in nature because it avoids direct confrontation or refusal while actively working against the requester's aims to uncover truth or obtain justice.
This definition encapsulates the manipulative and obstructive nature of the behavior, emphasizing its purpose as a strategy to evade legal and moral responsibilities.
This definition encapsulates the manipulative and obstructive nature of the behavior, emphasizing its purpose as a strategy to evade legal and moral responsibilities.
The police department's refusal to provide the requested documents, coupled with their pretense of not understanding the clear terms of the FOIA request, is a classic case of passive-aggressive strategic incompetence designed to shield themselves from scrutiny.
by I Juana Be Free March 3, 2024
Get the Passive-Aggressive Strategic Incompetence mug.When you have something to deal with that's worth crashing out, but you're calm enough not to; yet the crash out still happens internally.
(Made up two days ago)
(Made up two days ago)
You: "I failed the exam I studied 40 hours for, I'm about to crash out"
Bro: "let's have a 'passive crash out'
Bro: "let's have a 'passive crash out'
by klo&cori2 January 28, 2025
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Get the Passively Order Me TO DO Sometihng ANdI will Kill you mug.When someone is slick pissed off at you but plays like they aren’t and they do the pettiest things to piss you off and get back at you.
Tom is so passive agressive petty when he turns on the dishwasher while meghan takes a shower so the water shuts off on her leaving shampoo in her hair…..again.
by MamaNasty May 13, 2025
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