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Accolaidoff
Top verboticism of the day created by Jabberwocky
DEFINITION: v. To propose and win approval for cost-saving reforms, which when implemented result in the immediate elimination of your job. n. An ambitious budget-slasher who accidentally cuts themselves out of a job.
Pronunciation: acco-layde-off
Sentence: In addition to being lauded as an environmental champion for turning the parking lot into a green space, I also received an accolaidoff as my position as parking lot attendant was no longer viable
Etymology: accolade(acknowledgment of merit)+ laid off
Created by: Jabberwocky.
Comments:
oh clever one.... - mweinmann, 2009-07-09: 08:43:00
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Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James
Jabberwocky - 2008-05-27: 10:27:00
so many good words today
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James