DEFINITION: v. To seek approval from your boss by emulating their style, mannerisms or affectations. n. A person who copies their boss’s style in order to win favor.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Duplikate: /d(y)oÅplÉ™kÄt/ Katherine was so impressed by her boss that she started emulating her every move to the point that coworkers started calling her dupliKate. Etymology: duplicate (exactly like something else, esp. through having been copied) + Kate (a shortened version of Katherine) Created by: artr.
Comments on Duplikate:
Nosila, 2010-01-08: 14:45:00
love it…dupliKate!
Panderox: /pan-der-ox/ With a vice-president position available, individuals being considered for the position panderox the boss at every possible opportunity. The secretaries have a chart keeping track of who is the biggest panderoxing fool.
Etymology: pander (to cater to the lower tastes and desires of others, or exploit their weaknesses) + xerox (copy)
Created by: Stevenson0.
Twingratiate: /twin grat chee ayt/ It was subtle at first, the way George starting copying some of his manager’s phrases and favourite words. Then it became more obvious to the rest of the staff that he was copying mannerisms and fashion style of his boss. He got a raise and a promotion by being able to twingratiate himself with the boss…same hair-do (now bald, like the boss);same big goggles; same polyester leisure suits and same hideous patterned shirts. Things went well for George for a time. Then his world was torn apart when the boss transferred and a new, sharp lady boss took over. How the heck was he going to twingratiate himself with her without looking like Tootsie??? Etymology: Twin (duplicate or match) & Ingratiate (gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts)
Created by: Nosila.
Suckape: /suck-ape/ Jen’s such a suckape. In order to ingratiate herself to the boss she decided to copy him, so she changed political parties and started listening to Barry Manilow. But wearing green polyester suits with running shoes is just a bit over the top. Etymology: suckup: ingratiate oneself to, often insincerely + ape: one who copies the mannerisms or words of another; an imitator Created by: mrskellyscl.
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