Preemptive Text

n. A text sent to a friend whom you are about to visit, alerting them prior to your arrival.

Phil - "Hey guys, we're about to go to Joe's house."
Zeek - "Does Joe know this, or are we just going to show up?"
Phil - "Yeah he knows. I sent him a preemptive text."

Jason - "Wanna' go to Steve's?"
Ralph - "Sure, but let him know or he won't answer the door."
Jason - "One preemptive text, coming up!"

by Stickboy142 August 16, 2011

peremptory

1. leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.

2. imperious or dictatorial.

3. positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.

4. Law.
a. that precludes or does not admit of debate, question, etc.: a peremptory edict.
b. decisive or final.
c. in which a command is absolute and unconditional: a peremptory writ.

The person was such a shame to the town that the mayor told him in a peremptory tone that he had to leave and never come back.

by Skater218 June 4, 2007

preemptive like

Liking someone's post on Facebook so that they feel obligated to like your subsequent comment in return.

Do you think I'm proud of this? My life is a disaster.

1. You like John Doe's photo (preemptive like)
2. You: <possibly clever or funny comment>
3. John Doe likes your comment on their photo
4. A minor increase in self-esteem that quickly fades away

by Random Name Goes Here November 24, 2013

Preempted

To get the upper hand in a matter that's critical to a situation.

I'm glad we preempted before things got out of hand!

by Ornery Gorrilla November 12, 2016

Preemptive Text

A text message that is sent to someone under the assumption that you know that they're going to text you. Commonly used with tech-deficient family members who take forever to answer text messages.

I sent a Preemptive Text to my mother to inform her that i was driving home, because I knew she was gonna ask where i was.

by Musculoso March 1, 2010

Preemptive cock-block

The act of preventing interaction between one or more females with one or more men prior to any communication between the two groups, thereby negating the need to cock-block them later on, after they have started making moves on the women.

A: Hey man, how were those girls that Johnny showed up with?
B: I don't know, he sat down at a different table, so I couldn't talk to any of them.
A: Ah, dude, that was like a preemptive cock-block.

by Swill128 June 21, 2009

preemptive driving

Overly-cautious driving after news of impending winter weather has been announced. Most frequently seen in southern United States urban areas.

Dude, would you please drive faster than 15 mph. The snow isn't due for another eight hours. Do not show me preemptive driving!

by memphotank February 26, 2011