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

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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

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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

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Personality disorder now dismissed by psychiatrists but a popular term with people who have to label other people. Being verbally helpful but unhelpful in action.

Brian said that he would happily wash my windows, but instead he just spit on them and wiped it with his sleeve, a week late.

by Ben September 3, 2004

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passive-aggressive fuck over

Someone whom has kissed straight Ass for help but then hates those that have helped them for noticing the reason why no one else would help them. Disrespecting the ones whom have helped them behind their backs. PUSSIES

Disrespecting the ones whom have helped behind their backs. ""passive-aggressive fuck over"

by 'One Warning' December 30, 2013

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