neg

Definitions

1. Clipping of negative.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
2. Initialism of National Energy Guarantee.
   Australian, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
3. Alternative letter-case form of NEG.
   Australian, alt-of
4. An expression or implication that one has a negative value judgement of someone in order to make them desire one's approval, especially when trying to pick up a date.
5. a penalty for giving an incorrect answer before a tossup has been fully read.

Equivalents

Examples

“The purpose of a neg is to lower a woman's self esteem while actively displaying a lack of interest⟳ in her—by telling her she has lipstick on her teeth, for example, or offering her a piece of gum after she speaks.”

“A neg is not an insult but a negative social value judgment that is telegraphed.”

“As we sped down Lake Michigan Drive⟳, I was still feeling a little star-struck and decided that on account of her uber-hot looks, I'd need⟳ to start⟳ launching negs at her like⟳ there was no tomorrow.”

“Negs include⟳ asking whether her nails are real, or saying that you saw⟳ someone else wearing her skirt.”

“Guardian Australia understands the Liberal states have⟳ caucused, and they want⟳ the newly elected Morrison government to reboot the Neg, or something very like⟳ it.”

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