passive aggressive

A defense mechanism that allows people who aren't comfortable being openly aggressive get what they want under the guise of still trying to please others. They want their way, but they also want everyone to still like them.

Jane: It's time to go, we really should get going now.

Passive Aggressive Ann: Oh...okay. I just...well okay, I GUESS we can leave now.

Jane: Ann, do you want to stay? Is that what you're trying to get at?

Passive Aggressive Ann: Huh? Oh no, we can leave if YOU want. I just didn't get to do everything I wanted to do yet, but no no, we can go I guess.

Jane: God dammit Ann! Fine, we'll stay, are you happy?

Passive Aggressive Ann: Oh okay! Yeah! That sounds great too!
(Ann got her way without having to openly ask for it)

by Miltonation December 9, 2008

Passive Aggressive Road Rage

When you drive the speed limit in front of a "monster truck" or something that is perceived as a "race car" by the owner sporting a micro penis. A fun thing to do is roll down your window and try to wave them around you when there is oncoming traffic. Also, putting your turn signal on for 10 miles is a neat thing to do :)

Bob: What is this ass-clown doing behind us? Why is he riding our ass with his brights on?!

Bill: Well Bob, he has a reeeaaally small penis and wants to prove to his lady friend how incredibly manly he is. Buckle up bitch, I am the master of Passive Aggressive Road Rage.

Bob: Let's teach him a lesson!

by Rocky Feather Toes April 25, 2023

passive aggressive income

An income stream that was supposed to be easy but turns out to be hard work and difficult to extract money from due to reluctant or uncooperative people involved who try to avoid paying

My rental house is a great source of passive aggressive income; my tenants are 5 weeks behind on rent, yet they keep complaining and demanding I pay to fix little holes in the fly screens made by their cats, then the agent tried to double bill me for fees as well, I have to work so hard chasing this money that it doesn't seem worth it.

by enviromech May 22, 2020

passive aggressive

The term "passive-aggressive" was introduced in a 1945 U.S. War Department technical bulletin, describing soldiers who weren't openly insubordinate but shirked duty through procrastination, willful incompetence, and so on.

While everyone thought the young man was just dumb, the fact is he was merely being passive aggressive so he wouldn't have to do all of the work.

by Signmeup November 8, 2008

Passive-Agreesive

When an individual agrees simply for the purpose of achieving immediate resolution, or just to be an ass. Often associated with Passive-Aggressive behavior.

“He was saying yes to every suggestion I made, just to be passive-agreesive.”

“I can’t believe she was actually agreeing with me. What a passive-agreesive bitch.”

“I knew I could not convince her of my side of the story, so I became passive-agreesive and went on my way.”

by zeg January 15, 2014

passive aggressive

Showing disrespect towards others by way of lack of action or supposed forgetfulness.

Jim was downright passive aggressive towards Pete by "forgetting" to pay off his debt.

by Blindy's Voice of Reason August 22, 2005

passive aggressive

appearing indifferent, uninterested, or in support of an act before it happens but outwardly opposing and attacking it once it has occurred.

Me: hey baby do you mind if I roll out with my boys tonight?
You: I don't care. (but all your shit will be on the sidewalk when you get back)
Me: You're so cute when you are all passive aggressive like that. I love you.

by Greakan February 18, 2009