when someone corners you and forces you to listen to their ridiculously out of touch self centered apology that does nothing especially when they will certainly repeat the same actions that led to the unwanted situation or results (having already done so many times)
ah man that boomer apology raped Theresa for 35 minutes about how he has a condition and couldn't help her sort those 3lb boxes in the stock room.
by TheClockJokerX April 19, 2021
by DrappingDino January 26, 2021
An apology that does not require an "it's ok" response. Usually the person who is being apologized to should actually be doing the apologizing. Rhetorical apologies are often stated with large amounts of unmistakable sarcasm.
Incorrect response...
Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: That's ok.
Girl: That was a rhetorical apology you doucher.
Correct response...
Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: Oh no no! I'm sorry! I was completely out of line.
Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: That's ok.
Girl: That was a rhetorical apology you doucher.
Correct response...
Guy: Oh come on girl! What's wrong with having a little fun?
Girl: Um do I look like the kind of person who's ok with just having "a little fun?" I'm not a slut. Sorry.
Guy: Oh no no! I'm sorry! I was completely out of line.
by gimmieames December 7, 2010
In the event your mom f's up and doesn't apologies, instead she'll suddenly act sweeter or friendlier.
Child: *didn't do anything*
Mom: *nags at child for nothing*
Child: *proves innocence*
Mom: *feels guilt* so want to get ice cream?
Child: mom apology accepted
Mom: *nags at child for nothing*
Child: *proves innocence*
Mom: *feels guilt* so want to get ice cream?
Child: mom apology accepted
by Momski September 24, 2017
David Dobrik apology videos are videos nobody cares about >:(
He's making me watch David Dobrik apology videos! You guys, no one cares about Youtube apology videos especially David Dobrik's! - Edward Centeno
by lxuren May 19, 2021
To make an apology for something relatively insubstantial, even mostly irrelevant, while simultaneously refusing to acknowledge something more grievous.
Bonus points if the apology is insultingly insincere and the apologist demands privacy and respect.
Named after Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the UK, who was filmed having an extramarital romantic liaison - kissing and groping - an aide he personally hired. Hancock refused to acknowledge the romantic and sexual element of this interaction and, instead, chose to apologise for "breaching social distancing guidelines." He then asked for privacy for this "personal matter", alluding to the alleged affair sighted, while completely refusing to acknowledge the affair.
Bonus points if the apology is insultingly insincere and the apologist demands privacy and respect.
Named after Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the UK, who was filmed having an extramarital romantic liaison - kissing and groping - an aide he personally hired. Hancock refused to acknowledge the romantic and sexual element of this interaction and, instead, chose to apologise for "breaching social distancing guidelines." He then asked for privacy for this "personal matter", alluding to the alleged affair sighted, while completely refusing to acknowledge the affair.
Jane: "You cheated on me over 15 years, murdered my mother, and stole all of my money. Why did you do all of this, you wasteman?"
Matt: "To invoke the Hancock apology, I am sorry that I ate all of your green Gummy Bear sweets. It was very wrong of me and I apologise. I would now like you to respect my privacy on this personal matter."
Matt: "To invoke the Hancock apology, I am sorry that I ate all of your green Gummy Bear sweets. It was very wrong of me and I apologise. I would now like you to respect my privacy on this personal matter."
by BroJayDee June 26, 2021
A kind of apology that makes you wanna slap you friend across the face. They take this apology so sarcastically, they sound like an ass when they say it.
by Bombshells hair salon bitch March 8, 2015