DEFINITION: To generously allow others to precede you in hopes that they will identify, reduce, and perhaps be eliminated by, the potential hazards.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Shafteryou: /sharf-ter-yu/ having persuaded Gordon to take the lead in exploring the long, dark tunnel with the odd noises coming from it, Gerald congratulated himself (from 200 yards behind) on his masterly shafteryou technique. Etymology: shaft + after you Created by: chris.
Guineatrick: /guinea-trick/ Guineatrickery is not dead! Etymology: guinea pig + trick Created by: bjorn.
Protocull: /pro-to-cull/ In today’s competitive office environment it is important to follow the correct protocull (i.e. find some other sucker to tell the boss the bad news) in order to survive. Etymology: protocol for culling Created by: wordmeister.
Courtesyde: /cur-te-side/ When it comes to difficult situations, I always allow my colleagues to go first. It is a simple courtesyde. Etymology: “Courtesy” plus “cide” as in death… Created by: jrogan.
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