verb - to be preemptively protective of anything that isn't yours yet.
equivalent to being mad about a "dibs" call going unrespected
alt usage - hoarders unwilling to let go of something, saying it will be useful/valuable in the future
equivalent to being mad about a "dibs" call going unrespected
alt usage - hoarders unwilling to let go of something, saying it will be useful/valuable in the future
example:
P1: I can't believe Mark's upset about Tammy going out with Jason
P2: I know right? He's so pretective of her when they haven't even talked before
P1: I can't believe Mark's upset about Tammy going out with Jason
P2: I know right? He's so pretective of her when they haven't even talked before
by punchovilla October 14, 2020
by yo momma yo momma yo October 21, 2009
A verb to denote steps taken prior to events seen as threatening or dangerous, to ensure safety. Whereas protect is a form of present-tense action, 'Pretect' denotes steps taken in advance of the need for protection. Perhaps a form of insurance, pretection guards against the possible adversarial forces in one's future, when actual protection is required.
No one can predict the future, so pretection is required.
Preparation gave Summer peace of mind, as she had pretected her assets.
No one can predict the future, so pretection is required.
Preparation gave Summer peace of mind, as she had pretected her assets.
I have done what was necessary to pretect my family while away on business, should they fall prey to unsavory forces. Against the possibility of future disasters, the petections are solid and secure.
by Gojai August 23, 2017
They acted irrationally out of Arch-Conservative *BroadChurch* Pretection compulsions to establish the Surveillance Zombiegonomy.
by PartisanZ November 22, 2022