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DEFINITION: n. The art of sneaking to the office kitchen without having to take orders from your colleagues for coffee, or tea, or anything... v. To sneak in and out of the office kitchen without getting caught.
Verboticisms
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Underecoffeessance
Created by: ekath
Pronunciation: under-re-coffee-since
Sentence: Because of Maureens's skilled underecoffeessance, she was offered the office corporal sergeant award at the dundies last year.
Etymology: from undercover + reconnaissance + coffee
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COMMENTS:
i'm sorry i couldn't help it. the office if my favorite show! - ekath, 2007-03-30: 22:56:00
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Esspressolo
Created by: suzanne
Pronunciation: ess-press-oh-loh
Sentence: I esspressolod myself a coffee and cookie.
Etymology: esspress - meaning quickly (italian) also a contraction of a style and variety of coffee. solo - meaning alone
Slinkoholic
Created by: ajcor
Pronunciation: slink..oholic
Sentence: The youthful slinkoholic enjoys slithering unseen around corners to enkoy a solitary cuppa!
Etymology: slink and "oholic" meaning compulsive
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COMMENTS:
kitcheninjitsu - rikboyee, 2007-03-30: 01:59:00
wow...i just typed my word into your comment box instead of in the 'create-a-word' section... i apologise for my verblunder - rikboyee, 2007-03-30: 02:00:00
he he! I've almost done that a few times - petaj, 2007-03-30: 03:03:00
Seems we all need coffee today, but hey, TFI Friday. This one kinda refers to "sink", the central feature of any self-respecting kitchen. Good stuff. - Bulletchewer, 2007-03-30: 04:32:00
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Ninjarefill
Created by: jonobo
Pronunciation: ninjarefill
Sentence: I ninjarefilled my vodka-o without anybooty noticing it. (it = 1.nobody noticed i refilled 2.nobody noticed that there is vodka in my orange-juice).
Etymology: ninja + refill. the art of refilling your drink - unseen like a ninja.
Galleyraid
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: gal lee rayd
Sentence: There's a girl who leads a life of danger. To everyone she meets she stays a stranger. With every move she makes, another chance she takes... Odds are she won't work here tomorrow. Galleyraid Woman, Galleyraid Woman. You've enjoyed your last covert break, no more stealth raids will you take. Your caffeine fix here is on time that is borrowed. (Sung to and with apologies to Johnny Rivers "Secret Agent Man")
Etymology: Galley (Area for food preparation on a ship or airliner;a small kitchen) & Raid (a sudden short attack;enter someone else's territory and take spoils)
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COMMENTS:
It always tastes better when you've raid it yourself - shaken, not stirred. - mrskellyscl, 2009-10-16: 05:55:00
Galleyraid leads a dangerous life of aversion...cheers to her! - splendiction, 2009-10-16: 19:09:00
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Ghostwaiter
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: ghost-way-tur
Sentence: Bob was a consummate ghostwaiter, able to slink by coworkers unnoticed, while I was the office hostess, always seen returning from the kitchen area with at least 3 cups of coffee and 2 vending machine items.
Etymology: a spin on ghost writer
Ninjatate
Created by: lumina
Pronunciation: nin ja tate
Sentence: Doreen was getting really good at getting in and out of the office kitchen with nothing but her own coffee and donut. It took a bit of practice, but she finally became very good at ninjatating to the kitchen and back before anyone noticed she was gone.
Etymology: Ninja-silent killers/attackers gravitate-slowly getting to said destination
Subterfridge
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: sub/ter/frij
Sentence: With careful subterfridge, Jill was able to disappear beside the fridge and take an uninterupted coffee break
Etymology: subterfuge (trick used to escape) + fridge
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COMMENTS:
Very good porsche! - purpleartichokes, 2007-03-30: 11:17:00
thanks very much purpleartichokes - porsche, 2007-03-30: 12:13:00
Shrewd. Beats everything remotely ninja-related. Except possibly heroes in a half-shell. - Bulletchewer, 2007-03-30: 12:58:00
That's an unenticing environment under the fridge. Hope that's only coffee grounds in Jill's mug. - petaj, 2007-04-01: 02:36:00
Excellent! - pinwheel, 2007-04-01: 07:57:00
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Surriplicious
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: sərəplishəs
Sentence: Sarah will sometimes quietly slip out the back door at work to catch a quick snack and coffee at the local convenience store. She refers to these surreplicious mini-repasts as heaven elevens.
Etymology: surreptitious (kept secret, esp. because it would not be approved of) + delicious (highly pleasant to the taste)
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COMMENTS:
This is hilarious!! Love it. - mweinmann, 2009-10-16: 07:52:00
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Subterfeeding
Created by: metrohumanx
Pronunciation: sub-turf-eed-ing
Sentence: Dickenson said she went to get toner, but she was really SUBTERFEEDING. I could tell by the powdered sugar on her blouse that she'd been SUBTERFEEDING again.
Etymology:
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COMMENTS:
How can I retract my word?
Can I submit a second word?
I just came up with a better one: SHUNRUN ! Shorter and more all-encompassing.
- metrohumanx, 2008-06-15: 11:45:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James
Bulletchewer - 2007-03-30: 04:24:00
Schrutestealth
Bulletchewer - 2007-03-30: 04:30:00
Oops- wrong button. Sorry for the shameless advertising! Better get myself some coffee!
I LIKE EATRAIDER ! The double meaning is very funny... Metrohumanx
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus. Thank you erasmus. ~ James