Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pass-agg

Adjective

/pæs-æɡ/

Definition

Pass-agg refers to passive-aggressive behavior, where someone expresses negative feelings indirectly instead of openly confronting them.

Examples

She gave him a pass-agg response by agreeing to help but then making excuses to avoid the task.
His pass-agg comments during the meeting made it clear he was unhappy with the decision.
Instead of speaking up, he chose to be pass-agg, leaving everyone confused about his true feelings.

Meaning

It describes a way of communicating or behaving where a person appears to comply or act positively yet actually expresses negativity through subtle resistance or avoidance.