ABC Defense

(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."

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

The Glenn Beck Defense

A synonym for JAQing Off, this phrase was named after right wing commentator Glenn Beck, who became famous for spewing conspiracy theories and hate fueled rhetoric under the guise of asking questions. His usage of this defense became so notorious that South Park famously mocked him for it.

"I'm not saying that they were good people, I'm just asking if the Jan 6 rioters were really Republicans or if they were Democrats in disguise?"
"Quit pulling The Glenn Beck Defense moron!"

by Lynch/Fellini May 30, 2023

Toilet Tower Defense

Shitler Penwer Gayfense is the most mediocre, garbage, and Brainrot game in all of roblox history. it includes weird, and delusional kids with brains turned to chewed food. It also includes low-quality towers, gamblers, and p2w assholes who are also a kid who stole their mommy's credit card.
Shame on the GOAT's TDS and TDX for statpadding shitlet penwer gayfense

TOILET TOWER DEFENSE IZ OLD AND THE BEST GAME ON ROBLOX!!!!! THEY HAVE BETTER MOGGING THAN TDS

by TTDis_shit May 23, 2024

Defense

To murder indiscriminately, especially in cases where rich people hide a lot of murdering behind opaque political procedures

The Ministry of Defense just ordered 200 more Nelson Type 2 Missile Activated Hospital Implosionary Warheads to enact tactical defense maneuvers overseas. Our tax dollars at work!

by peacenik patty December 31, 2023

Let Me Smack Your Attack And Defense Assualtu By The Sunflower Seed

Let Me Smack Your Attack And Defense Assualtu By The Sunflower Seed

Let Me Smack Your Attack And Defense Assualtu By The Sunflower Seed

by TheSpartanicaOfAnyHellstromu3e April 4, 2025

Defense

If you know your offense is struggling, and you feel like mice, there's the story about the two mice in the cream. The first one drowned, but the second one kept struggling until itchurned the creme into butter and crawled out until it could walk again. Really though, when you decide what you will allow to happen (on defense), and whether you will let somebody else determine the pace or the fate of what happens, is what makes the difference between whether it is hard enough to seem impossible not to lose, or whether it is actually impossible to lose. If you're going to fight, fight as you and not to be like somebody else, that way they don't determine your fate.

Defense is what makes the difference between whether it's hard enough to seem impossible to win with 93 points, and ehether it is impossible. If you give up before the end, it really will be impossible.

by Solid Mantis April 16, 2021

Playing Defense

When someone actively interrupts, blocks, or derails another person’s attempt to flirt, rizz, or joke their way into someone’s heart. Usually done in group settings or livestreams, this is the playful art of stopping your friend from “cooking.” You’re not protecting anyone from danger—you’re protecting them from success.

It’s like being a romantic goalie: your entire job is to stop their shot from landing.

“I was trying to talk to her at the party, but Chris kept playing defense like I owed him rent.”

“Lacy always plays defense when Marlon starts rizzing—it’s like she trains for it.”

“Bro stop playing defense and let me cook.”

by genzluv July 19, 2025