Nonpology

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of non-apology. informal

    "“That's almost like a ‘sorry you were offended’ apology. A nonpology.” “Apologies aren't my strong suit,” Luke says, agreeably."

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non-apology

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"“That's almost like a ‘sorry you were offended’ apology. A nonpology.” “Apologies aren't my strong suit,” Luke says, agreeably."

Etymology

Blend of non- + apology.

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