{"id":225,"date":"2007-11-26T23:13:57","date_gmt":"2007-11-27T03:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.verbotomy.com\/blog\/?p=225"},"modified":"2007-11-26T23:13:57","modified_gmt":"2007-11-27T03:13:57","slug":"im-dancing-on-the-bosss-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verbotomy.com\/blog\/?p=225","title":{"rendered":"I’m dancing on the boss’s desk"},"content":{"rendered":"

DEFINITION:<\/strong> v. intr.<\/em>, 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.<\/em>, A professional faux pas made with the best intentions.<\/p>\n

\"I'm<\/p>\n

VERBOTICISMS:<\/strong> (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)<\/em><\/p>\n

Pinkslipup<\/strong>: \/Pink + slip + up<\/em>\/ By insulting the boss without knowing he was right behind her, Beatrice committed a disastrous pinkslipup. Etymology:<\/em> Pinkslip = to be fired. Slip up = faux pas Created by:<\/em> Mustang.<\/p>\n

Comments on Pinkslipup:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jabberwocky<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 11:43:00<\/em>
\nuh oh<\/p>\n

petaj<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 21:59:00<\/em>
\nperfect<\/p>\n

badsnudge<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-24: 09:54:00<\/em>
\nvery nice \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Mustang<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-24: 22:14:00<\/em>
\nThankyuh….thankyuh verruh mutch…<\/p>\n

OZZIEBOB<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-25: 23:05:00<\/em>
\nSuperb!<\/p>\n

c1mcgraw<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-26: 21:11:00<\/em>
\nNice<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Steambuilding<\/strong>: \/steam-building<\/em>\/ Delia indulged in steambuilding one time too many. The boss finally erupted, snorting coffee out of his nose then bundling her down to the HR department. Etymology:<\/em> steam (coming out of the bosses ears) + team building Created by:<\/em> petaj.<\/p>\n

Comments on Steambuilding:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jabberwocky<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 14:50:00<\/em>
\nfunny<\/p>\n

franke<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 22:18:00<\/em>
\nexcellent<\/p>\n

OZZIEBOB<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-25: 23:06:00<\/em>
\nClever:good word!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bloopervise<\/strong>: \/blu-pur-vise<\/em>\/ It is not a good idea to bloopervise if your boss’s last name is Trump. Etymology:<\/em> blooper, supervise, improvise Created by:<\/em> purpleartichokes.<\/p>\n

Comments on Bloopervise:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mustang<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 08:21:00<\/em>
\nThat’s it! A blooper aimed at the supervisor…uh…or the Bloopervisor?<\/p>\n

purpleartichokes<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 09:00:00<\/em>
\nIn my case, a snoopervisor… always asking me personal questions.<\/p>\n

Tigger<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-25: 18:54:00<\/em>
\nClassic word — love it!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hijinxed<\/strong>: \/hi-jinxed <\/em>\/ I’ve been hijinxed more than once trying to bolster dispirited colleagues. Etymology:<\/em> hijinks + jinxed Created by:<\/em> Jabberwocky.<\/p>\n

Comments on Hijinxed:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mustang<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-23: 07:29:00<\/em>
\nOutstanding!!<\/p>\n

OZZIEBOB<\/a><\/strong>, 2007-11-25: 23:05:00<\/em>
\nExcellent!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
\nhttps:\/\/www.verbotomy.com\/verboticisms.php?jid=dance<\/a><\/p>\n

Be Creative,<\/p>\n

James<\/p>\n

www.verbotomy.com<\/a>
\nthe create-a-word game<\/p>\n

Definition Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Verbotomy<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 01:24:00<\/em>
\nToday’s definition was suggested by Mustang<\/strong><\/a>. Thank you Mustang! ~ James<\/p>\n

Mustang<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 02:38:00<\/em>
\nWhat a pleasant surprise to find one of my submissions on display! It’s inspiring. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Verbotomy<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 07:53:00<\/em>
\nCongratulations Mustang! I am sure your Boss is also quite thrilled. ~ James<\/p>\n

Mustang<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 08:17:00<\/em>
\nWhen I retired 20+ yrs ago I WAS the boss. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Verbotomy<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 11:18:00<\/em>
\nWell, you’re the still big boss here! ~ James<\/p>\n

Jabberwocky<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 12:12:00<\/em>
\nnice save James – I think you just got caught making fun of the boss<\/p>\n

Verbotomy<\/a><\/strong> – 2007-11-23: 14:07:00<\/em>
\nAre you trying to fundermine my steambuilding efforts? ~ James<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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