fauxpology

Definitions

Synonym of non-apology.

slang

Examples

“What satirist could then top Texas Republican Joe Barton's coerced, linguistically mangled fauxpology? "If anything I said this morning has been misconstrued to the opposite effect I want⟳ to apologize for that misconstrued misconstruction." Translation: It's your fault for hearing me right the first time.”

“The old “sorry if I upset⟳ you” route is the go-to tactic of politicians, celebrities, media corporations and spouses for a reason⟳. It looks and smells like⟳ an apology, but acknowledges no wrongdoing. It’s a fauxpology.”

““Hey love⟳. How'sit?” Jena greets without even a fauxpology for her lateness.”

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