Passive Offensive

An unintended action or behavior that ends up being offensive or controversial to others. This typically occurs when someone is unaware of the cultural or social implications of their actions, leading to misunderstandings and potential discomfort for others. It is not deliberate, but it still can have a significant impact on relationships and social dynamics.

Hey, did you see Jake's new hairstyle? He let his hair get all tangled and messy, and now it looks like dreadlocks. I don't think he meant to offend anyone, but some people are taking it as cultural appropriation. It's totally a passive offensive situation.

by idontcariel October 31, 2023

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Charm Offensive

A concentrated attempt to gain favour or respectability by conspicuously cooperative or obliging behaviour. Also, the production of inconsequential changes, clarification of existing policies or rewording of existing policies to give the appearance of reform.

They launched an insincere charm offensive to reduce the public blowback from their previous offensive stance, statements and policies.

by Sir Palindrome December 24, 2023

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platinum offence

A high degree of verbal violation

What you said is a platinum offence.

by Eletrowiz January 25, 2024

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sex offender

A person that illegally has sex with people

Person one: Haven't you heard that the guy next door is a sex offender?

Person two: Your uncle lives next door to me.

by Anonymous2169lol February 10, 2024

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gafable offence

a term first popularised by Cohan Walker. To gaf or not to gaf that is the question

You’re walking way too quick that’s such a gafable offence

by Machiavel1i February 4, 2026

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Deckable Offence

Any action, behaviour, or level of stupidity so f**king annoying that it warrants getting your lights punched out.

We’re talking about sht that isn’t illegal, but absolutely deserves someone being laid out flat.

It’s the ultimate case of ‘f**k around and it’s time to find out.

Jacob always Leaves the gym equipment drenched in sweat without wiping it down and doesn’t re rack his weights

Yeah look, That’s definitely a Deckable offence!

by DeckableOffences November 16, 2024

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