hyperdefensive love

Definitions

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  • adjective Extremely defensive.

Etymologies

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hyper- +‎ defensive

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Examples

  • Accusing her male peers of misogyny was a bold move in those overheated, hyperdefensive days.

    Big Girls Don’t Cry Rebecca Traister 2010

  • Accusing her male peers of misogyny was a bold move in those overheated, hyperdefensive days.

    Big Girls Don’t Cry Rebecca Traister 2010

  • Accusing her male peers of misogyny was a bold move in those overheated, hyperdefensive days.

    Big Girls Don’t Cry Rebecca Traister 2010

  • Accusing her male peers of misogyny was a bold move in those overheated, hyperdefensive days.

    Big Girls Don’t Cry Rebecca Traister 2010

  • On the other hand, some straight guys are so touchy about their masculinity and the worry they might be thought gay that they get hyperdefensive, and sometimes it's fun to pull their chains.

    Say What? Steve Perry 2009

  • AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEVY: With many tough years ahead, this economist suggests getting hyperdefensive in assets like Treasuries.

    unknown title 2009

  • AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEVY: With many tough years ahead, this economist suggests getting hyperdefensive in assets like Treasuries.

    unknown title 2009

  • AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEVY: With many tough years ahead, this economist suggests getting hyperdefensive in assets like Treasuries.

    unknown title 2009

  • AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEVY: With many tough years ahead, this economist suggests getting hyperdefensive in assets like Treasuries.

    unknown title 2009

  • AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEVY: With many tough years ahead, this economist suggests getting hyperdefensive in assets like Treasuries.

    unknown title 2009

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