Pretext
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Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color orcover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise.They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext ofservice and kindness. L'Estrange.With how much or how little pretext of reason. Dr. H. More.
Pretext meaning & definition 1 of Pretext.
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Verb, portmanteau - To pretend to text someone or reply to someone's text message to avoid awkward situations. This happens most often when talking to someone you don't really know or when you don't want to look weird while waiting for the bus.
Pretext meaning & definition 2 of Pretext.
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When you send a [text message] and know what the reciever will reply. Therefore, [you already] write out (pretext) - and possibly save in drafts- what you will respond in return.
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Could also be used in [instant messaging] by pre-typing a response.
Pretext meaning & definition 3 of Pretext.
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an [excuse] when you are having an [intercourse] with someone else (other than ur [gf])
Pretext meaning & definition 4 of Pretext.
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A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
Pretext meaning & definition 5 of Pretext.
