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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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Sneaketeria

Created by: mweinmann

Pronunciation: sneek - eh - teer - ee - ah

Sentence: Leslie had a stealth move she called the sneaketeria. Once everyone came into the office, said hello and started to work, she would creep silently to the cateferia for coffee and a donut. Or, she would get in really, really early before anyone else was there.

Etymology: sneak, cafeteria

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COMMENTS:

Great word! - splendiction, 2009-10-16: 19:11:00

Good word and a running shoe store could be a Sneakerteria! - Nosila, 2009-10-16: 21:48:00

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Coffeeprowl

Created by: jedijawa

Pronunciation: coff-ee-prowl

Sentence: Jennifer was skilled at the coffeeprowl and could make it to the breakroom without encountering any of her mooching co-workers.

Etymology: prowl (sneak) + coffee (as in to get some)

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Galleyraid

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: gal lee rayd

Sentence: There's a girl who leads a life of danger. To everyone she meets she stays a stranger. With every move she makes, another chance she takes... Odds are she won't work here tomorrow. Galleyraid Woman, Galleyraid Woman. You've enjoyed your last covert break, no more stealth raids will you take. Your caffeine fix here is on time that is borrowed. (Sung to and with apologies to Johnny Rivers "Secret Agent Man")

Etymology: Galley (Area for food preparation on a ship or airliner;a small kitchen) & Raid (a sudden short attack;enter someone else's territory and take spoils)

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mrskellyscl It always tastes better when you've raid it yourself - shaken, not stirred. - mrskellyscl, 2009-10-16: 05:55:00

Galleyraid leads a dangerous life of aversion...cheers to her! - splendiction, 2009-10-16: 19:09:00

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Ninjitsup

Created by: Tigger

Pronunciation: /nin-JIT-suhp/

Sentence: Walter glanced up at the sound of Doreen's chair squeaking as she sat down at the desk across from him. She regarded him with a smug expression, peering over the manila folder she seemed to have been studying. But something else was odd — there was steam rising from behind the folder. Grinning, Doreen lifted her freshly refilled coffee mug from behind the folder, took a sip, and set it on her desk. She was becoming very skilled in the art of Ninjitsup, almost as good as Walter himself. Filled with pride, he inclined his head toward Doreen and said quietly, "Now you are ready, my child. I can teach you no more."

Etymology: Ninjitsu - a Japanese martial art that emphasizes stealth in movement and camouflage (Japanese, nin- endure & -jutsu technique) + Sup - to take liquid into the mouth in small quantities, as by spoonfuls or sips (from Middle English, suppen "to drink")

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COMMENTS:

Creative blend - OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-15: 20:10:00

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Snackjitsu

Created by: allwise

Pronunciation: snÆk-jit-su

Sentence: -When you can remove this cookie from my private locked drawer grasshopper, you will have mastered the art of snackjitsu!

Etymology: snacking - the art of eating between meals. + ninjitsu - the art of The art of sneaking around in your pajamas.

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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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Ninjava

Created by: Alchemist

Pronunciation: nin-JAH-vah

Sentence: Every day, Bret would miraculously appear several times with freshly brewed coffee in his mug, while his colleagues went dry. He was a true master of the art of ninjava.

Etymology: ninja, java (slang for coffee)

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COMMENTS:

Curse you for being an earlier bird than I! - ErWenn, 2007-03-30: 08:39:00

Ahhh...one must rise early to learn the art of verbotoninja...:-) - Alchemist, 2007-03-30: 09:38:00

love it!! - Jabberwocky, 2007-03-30: 09:54:00

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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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screech

Created by: screech

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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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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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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