(n) When you want to (politely) call someone or something stupid without actually causing any offense
by Bensmart101 February 13, 2023
Get the BingBong (Respectively)mug. A small chamber similar to an interrogation room where someone is placed only to have someone come in just to respect them.
by thottiusMOUSE May 27, 2018
Get the Respect Chambermug. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor"
synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favor, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honor, praise, homage
"the respect due to a great artist"
2.
due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
"young people's lack of respect for their parents"
synonyms: due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference
"he speaks to the old lady with respect"
verb
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"she was respected by everyone she worked with"
synonyms: esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, think much of, approve of, appreciate, cherish, value, set (great) store by, prize, treasure, look up to, pay homage to, venerate, revere, reverence, adulate, worship, idolize, put on a pedestal, lionize, hero-worship, honor, applaud, praise, favor
"as a teacher he was highly respected for his industry and patience"
"the director had a lot of respect for Douglas as an actor"
synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favor, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honor, praise, homage
"the respect due to a great artist"
2.
due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
"young people's lack of respect for their parents"
synonyms: due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference
"he speaks to the old lady with respect"
verb
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"she was respected by everyone she worked with"
synonyms: esteem, admire, think highly of, have a high opinion of, hold in high regard, hold in (high) esteem, think much of, approve of, appreciate, cherish, value, set (great) store by, prize, treasure, look up to, pay homage to, venerate, revere, reverence, adulate, worship, idolize, put on a pedestal, lionize, hero-worship, honor, applaud, praise, favor
"as a teacher he was highly respected for his industry and patience"
I show respect to my parents
by Jjshdjskslqkalw September 6, 2019
Get the Respectmug. Can be used as a verb or an adverb.
Giving somebody respect, or to respect for something that happened in the past and told in a story.
Giving somebody respect, or to respect for something that happened in the past and told in a story.
Pops: When i was your age i was in a VietCong POW camp for 2 years.
Kid: Hey i give you retroactive respect for that.
Kid: Hey i give you retroactive respect for that.
by who was that again? August 2, 2011
Get the Retroactive Respectmug. by Morgz's biggest fsn April 27, 2020
Get the Respectmug. by Coop Dupe February 13, 2020
Get the respectable ribmug. by Xoxochanellove March 3, 2018
Get the Respectable boujeemug.