The psychological defense mechanism of projection (taking something of ourselves and placing it outside of us, onto others, which can be positive or negative) as applied to text messages, emails, and social network chat windows. The resulting social phenomenon is countless misunderstandings leading to conflict and embarrassment in interpersonal relationships and in professional settings.
Angela and Charles were texting back and forth. When Angela said she was "hot", Charles, through the psychological process of protextion, placed his internal desires for Angela onto the text and interpreted her text to mean she was aroused, when really she was actually hot because it was just a damn hot day.
by Dr. Stern September 17, 2010
An expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, in opposition to something via text message
by NINJuhh October 5, 2009
Refusing to participate in the useful practice of text-messaging, no matter how appropriate or convenient the situation lends itself. Seems to be linked to age and/or coolness level.
Can also be used reciprocally, like when you dump an incoming call, and reply with a text.
Can also be used reciprocally, like when you dump an incoming call, and reply with a text.
Protexting activities include:
Immediately return calling sender upon receipt of text
Making people want to stab you with frivolous calls and voice messages like "I got your text, and blah...blah...blah."
Not recognizing texting as social progress.
Bitching about the 50 cents you had to pay last month because you don't have text on your plan.
Immediately return calling sender upon receipt of text
Making people want to stab you with frivolous calls and voice messages like "I got your text, and blah...blah...blah."
Not recognizing texting as social progress.
Bitching about the 50 cents you had to pay last month because you don't have text on your plan.
by Cyclemax December 21, 2010
An expertly crafted mildly threatening warning text sent in defense or "protection"of someone else by a friend, relative, lover, etc...
Noun: "That ratchet ass ho said WHAT to you?? Oh hell no-Imma hafta send that bitch a PROTEXT right now!"
Verb: " Lets go PROTEXT that Lil skank who keeps posting rude shit on ur sister's Facebook!"
Verb: " Lets go PROTEXT that Lil skank who keeps posting rude shit on ur sister's Facebook!"
by SchmackVxn68 February 1, 2018
Text messenger, end-user friendly. To communicate urgent news. similar To 'protest' & 'protect'. To make aware. a socially aware Text message To convey something going on or down.
by EnterNot July 24, 2008