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notpology en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of not + apology.

Meanings

1. Synonym of non-apology.
   • A short time later, Bush, who is certainly not known for contrition, went further in the notpology direction and lashed out at detractors of Gonzales, whose "good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons," he said. 2007 August 31, Gil Kaufman, “Michael Vick, Senator Craig Prove That Sometimes 'Sorry' Really Is The Hardest Word”, in MTV News, archived from the original on 12 Apr 2012:
   • Prior to the notpology, at least half a dozen companies had pulled their ads from the show. 2012 March 6, “Limbaugh Losing Advertisers”, in orlandobulletin.com:

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Synonyms

non-apology