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DEFINITION: n. The art of sneaking to the office kitchen without having to take orders from your colleagues for coffee, or tea, or anything... v. To sneak in and out of the office kitchen without getting caught.

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Galleyphanting

petaj

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: GAL-E-fan-ting

Sentence: Felicia Fanshaw formerly known as the office galleyphantom, has died of poisoning from arsenic in her coffee mug. Several of her colleagues are assisting police with their enquiries.

Etymology: galley (kitchen) + phantom (something elusive) + gallivanting (roaming about in search of pleasure such as chocolate biscuits dipped in hot coffee)

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COMMENTS:

phantastic word - Jabberwocky, 2007-03-30: 09:26:00

As is now known, Felicia had completely shitched her best friend when she was caught with her groom (in bed, on grandma's satin sheets.) - Alchemist, 2007-03-30: 09:45:00

Great word. I hope Felicia is getting over her marrage and shitching her best is the first step. - Stevenson0, 2007-03-30: 10:12:00

I think Felicia's at the great Starbucks in the sky now - porsche, 2007-03-30: 11:02:00

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Subteafuge

Created by: galwaywegian

Pronunciation: subb teee few jjj

Sentence: Her subteafuge was only matched by her teacrecy

Etymology: subterfuge, tea

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COMMENTS:

love it - Jabberwocky, 2008-06-13: 10:36:00

Teariffic word! - Nosila, 2008-06-13: 22:58:00

Very subtle blending. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-15: 20:10:00

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Subterfeeding

metrohumanx

Created by: metrohumanx

Pronunciation: sub-turf-eed-ing

Sentence: Dickenson said she went to get toner, but she was really SUBTERFEEDING. I could tell by the powdered sugar on her blouse that she'd been SUBTERFEEDING again.

Etymology:

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COMMENTS:

metrohumanx How can I retract my word? Can I submit a second word? I just came up with a better one: SHUNRUN ! Shorter and more all-encompassing. - metrohumanx, 2008-06-15: 11:45:00

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Metiming

Created by: mikeysfbay

Pronunciation: MEE-ty-ming

Sentence: I've become a master of metiming. Just this morning, I was at the deli during a staff meeting.

Etymology: Anyone of the "Me" generation knows all about "Me time".

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Creepuccino

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: creep/uh/cheeno

Sentence: Every day it gets more difficult to sidle past my co-workers to practice the ancient art of creepuccino. Yesterday I almost got caught because of the frothy mustache.

Etymology: creep (sneak) + cappuccino

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COMMENTS:

Like it - Rutilus, 2008-06-13: 12:25:00

re: mustache. Perhaps you should shave? - wordmeister, 2008-06-13: 15:40:00

Java close shave? - Nosila, 2008-06-13: 23:05:00

Good word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-15: 20:08:00

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Stealthfish

Created by: Loreshai

Pronunciation: st-ellth-fish

Sentence: It was stealthfish of Jane to disppear and get her own beverage when it was her time to make the group drinks.

Etymology: stealth - the art of remaining undetected + selfish - thinking only of oneself.

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Teatoe

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: tee/toe

Sentence: 'Time to teatoe' Jenny said to herself. This was one of the few times this week she would try to invisibly gumshoe her way to the staff room to enjoy a cup of tea by herself and wallow in the solitude and calmness of the vacated kitchen. Teatoeing was a huge challenge and risk, but if she got by her twenty-two co-workers, the tea and the time alone would help her overcome her protaskination and contemplate the highly emotional connuboil she encountered earlier in the week.

Etymology: TEATOE - verb - from TEA + TIPTOE (to move, or go with caution, or stealth)

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COMMENTS:

Nice one! - DiPpO, 2008-06-13: 08:48:00

great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-06-13: 10:33:00

terrific word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-15: 20:11:00

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Laterwaiter

Created by: Javeson1

Pronunciation: later waiter

Sentence: I refuse to wait on my office mates; I am a Laterwaiter indeed!

Etymology: see you later + waiter

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Procastiworking

Created by: friskidu

Pronunciation:

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Brounging

coachnomad23

Created by: coachnomad23

Pronunciation: Brown-jing

Sentence: After having finished the stack of invoices on his desk, Jack crept quietly so no one would catch him brounging in the workroom

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-03-30: 01:31:00
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James

Bulletchewer - 2007-03-30: 04:24:00
Schrutestealth

Bulletchewer - 2007-03-30: 04:30:00
Oops- wrong button. Sorry for the shameless advertising! Better get myself some coffee!

metrohumanx metrohumanx - 2008-06-15: 11:30:00
I LIKE EATRAIDER ! The double meaning is very funny... Metrohumanx

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-10-16: 03:11:00
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus. Thank you erasmus. ~ James