Define Offensive Meaning

A highly subjective interpretation of something real, imagined, or interpreted as being demeaning; very often the use of complaint to attack someone while paradoxically assuming both authority and victimhood; the use of complaint as a sociopolitical weapon or vehicle to often unmerited benefit, privilege, or compensation.

Describes a statement politically or ideologically inconvenient, esp. in the judgment of one having no knowledge of the matter at hand. Often used to stifle further discussion or pander to the lowest common denominator. Cf: fair and balanced.

What you see that you don't like when you look in the mirror.

A phrase used to make insults seem socially acceptable.

When someone's feelings are hurt, often results in great things being removed.

Something you say right before you offend the living shit out of someone.

usually said right before someone says the most offensive thing possible.

The phrase you use before you knowingly, intentionally, and viciously offend someone.

the asshole who takes offense at the drop of a hat

A phrase added to an otherwise insulting statement. You say "no offense" right before or after you say something that is insulting. "No offense" allows you to say just about anything you want about anyone.

It is sometimes followed up by "none taken." The recipient of the original comment says "none taken" to signal that they were not insulted.