DEFINITION: v., To facilitate camaraderie among your colleagues by making fun at your boss’s expense, only to discover that you-know-who is standing right behind you. n., A professional faux pas made with the best intentions.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Administraightman: /ad-min-i-straight-man/ The boss was the perfect administraightman for Carol until the day he discovered her in the middle of her routine. That was the day she was comic released. Now she’s on comic relief because it’s hard to find work as an officemocker. Etymology: administrator: supervisor or boss + straightman: a performer who acts as a stooge for a comedian Created by: mrskellyscl.
Comments on Administraightman:
Nosila, 2010-03-18: 17:48:00
comical word
Gafforgaffer: /gaff for gaf fer/ If they needed a lucid answer or wanted to make a request that would be remembered, it was wise to ask the boss in the mornings. That was because the boss,Sheldon Sober, had a liquid lunch every day. His lunches also ran overtime, so while this cat was away,the mice would play. Mimi the Mimic could do a hilarious impersonation of inebriated Sheldon, which would endear her to and entertain her co-workers. One day, the pub Sheldon normally frequented ran out of beer several hours after he got there, so he headed back to his office to get a “stiffener” from the “First Aid Kit” in his desk. He arrived in time to find Mimi taking the mick out of him and the staff roaring with laughter. They meekly slunk back to their desks and nothing was said for the rest of the day. In the morning Mimi timidly reported into work, wondering if she still had a job. Sheldon apparently had forgotten her gafforgaffer and commented to her that she did a great Dean Martin impression! Etymology: Gaffe (a socially awkward or tactless act) & For(Because; by reason that) & Gaffer(a person who exercises control over workers)
Created by: Nosila.
Detaunt: /dÄtônt/ In an act of detaunt, Jesse performed his best impression of the boss firing one of his workers. He is convinced that he added to the camaraderie in the office and that people would have laughed if the boss hadn*t gotten to work early and taken over the performance for real. Etymology: détente (the easing of hostility or strained relations) + taunt (a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone) Created by: artr.
Jeersighted: /‘jir-‘si-ted/ Kimberly was on a roll. “Oh hi. I’m Zinnia and I can’t distinguish brie from camembert,” she mused. And although Kimberly did know a lot about cheese, she did not know that Zinnia had entered the break room behind her. “You’re right” she said meekly, “but neither can most people.” Kimberly was now in the hot seat, and embarrassed that the sound of laughter had left her jeersighted. Kimberly took off her beret. Etymology: jeer (deride with mocking) + sighted (having sight) play on nearsighted Created by: thegoatisbad.
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