noun - A contraction of preferential nepotism, also containing elements of the sense of fraternity and fraternisation. Used where friends are given a helping hand in work, social status, etc, in such a way and and to such an extent as to appear related and benefitting from nepotism, where in fact, they are old school/college/university colleagues, and this is the basis for their preferential treatment. See also the old boy network.
by Stephen Wenman March 11, 2008
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May include but is not limited to office supplies, computer parts, food and drink.
The justification is that the item(s) would have been thrown out anyway at some point so you're just going with the trend and saving the planet by recycling them a little "early".
May include but is not limited to office supplies, computer parts, food and drink.
The justification is that the item(s) would have been thrown out anyway at some point so you're just going with the trend and saving the planet by recycling them a little "early".
Geek 1: "Check out my Blu-Ray rewriter"
Geek 2: "Oh, cool ! Where did you get it ?"
Geek 1: "Er ... it came from work ... I indulged in a bit of preemptive recycling ..."
Geek 2: "Oh, cool ! Where did you get it ?"
Geek 1: "Er ... it came from work ... I indulged in a bit of preemptive recycling ..."
by eighthofseven April 6, 2010
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When you say something you know will cause your friend to make a face, and you make it first to avert an accusation of mimicry.
by Bottom Ford September 29, 2010
Get the preemptive mimicry mug.When a person has to get up from sitting down while having to take a giant shit that is pressing up against their asshole. The standing up results in the tiniest spreading of the cheeks, resulting in the feeling of having a bit feces come out before one has intended it.
by aaaapwower January 16, 2014
Get the prefeces mug.1) When an ultra “woke” liberal is so full of shit, they call out there own BS before you can.
2) A liberal that can read your thoughts, ESP, and scolds you for something you’re, supposedly, about to say or accuse them of.
3) A liberal who obstructs your ability to refute him/her/they/them/we/it/blaugh/
hugh?/whatever. They reference an attack on their position or themselves, before you do.
2) A liberal that can read your thoughts, ESP, and scolds you for something you’re, supposedly, about to say or accuse them of.
3) A liberal who obstructs your ability to refute him/her/they/them/we/it/blaugh/
hugh?/whatever. They reference an attack on their position or themselves, before you do.
1) It: “Gender fluid” is a real term. I know because I heard it on The View. And, don’t mansplain to me that it’s not a real thing! Me: I’m teaching a biology class. Sit your nappy ass down, knock off the preemptive defensiveness, and learn something of real value, besides nonsensical feminazi terms.
2) It: Were you just about to “mansplain” how to fix my computer? Me: Um? You, sorry them, called the I.T. department because your computer wasn’t plugged into the wall. Stop your preemptive defensiveness and learn something the rest of the world already knows.
3) She: The male patriarchy is responsible for these tyrannical men hiring scantly dressed women at this facility. I don’t want to hear any nonsense about contracts, free will, customer requests, or that most of the employees are female! Men like you are the reason we, women, don’t make enough money to be liberated from the shackles of oppression! All men are controlling pigs, and you’re a disgusting, intolerant, misogynist. Me: No need for preemptive defensiveness Ms. Swift. These are the dancers you hired for your new music video. She: Oh. Well send them backstage and get me some coffee, peasant!
2) It: Were you just about to “mansplain” how to fix my computer? Me: Um? You, sorry them, called the I.T. department because your computer wasn’t plugged into the wall. Stop your preemptive defensiveness and learn something the rest of the world already knows.
3) She: The male patriarchy is responsible for these tyrannical men hiring scantly dressed women at this facility. I don’t want to hear any nonsense about contracts, free will, customer requests, or that most of the employees are female! Men like you are the reason we, women, don’t make enough money to be liberated from the shackles of oppression! All men are controlling pigs, and you’re a disgusting, intolerant, misogynist. Me: No need for preemptive defensiveness Ms. Swift. These are the dancers you hired for your new music video. She: Oh. Well send them backstage and get me some coffee, peasant!
by Nick Harbeston April 17, 2020
Get the preemptive defensiveness mug.a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.It is not choosing skin tone/race/ethnic over another skin tone/race/ethnic.
“I like lightskins,don’t like those blackies.”says Roddy Ricch
“That’s colorist.Not preference ” Says John Boyega
“I love grapes, man.” Says Jaden
“Cranberry is amazing.” Says Najja
“Yeah cranberry is good too but grapes hit different for me.”says Jaden
“That’s colorist.Not preference ” Says John Boyega
“I love grapes, man.” Says Jaden
“Cranberry is amazing.” Says Najja
“Yeah cranberry is good too but grapes hit different for me.”says Jaden
by TweeterFingerz June 16, 2020
Get the Preference mug.Aka. A.C.R.P.; When an individual will only date someone if they are willing to have sex before they get married
Courtney is only interested in dating people who are willing to have sex before they get married. She has an anti-chastity romantic preference.
by Vanguard 1998 April 13, 2021
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