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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.
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Twingratiate
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: twin grat chee ayt
Sentence: 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)
Brandposer
Created by: Mrgoodtimes
Pronunciation: Bran - d - pos - er
Sentence: "Bob the Bootlicker" was multitalented to be sure, full time brown-noser and brandposer, if only he could put that kind of effort into his car washing.
Etymology: Brand - poser (sounds like brown noser)
Mirrorhomage
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation:
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Etymology: mirror image homage
Suckape
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: suck-ape
Sentence: 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
Emuflate
Created by: Osomatic
Pronunciation: em + yoo + flayt
Sentence: No 2% raise is worth the amount of emuflating I'd have to do to get it.
Etymology: emulate & inflate
Apeproval
Created by: Rhyme79
Pronunciation: ape-proov-all
Sentence: My boss is so vain that I figured he couldn't miss how awesome I am if I try the apeproval tactic. I mean, what I have got to lose? Putting on a hundred pounds, wearing enormous glasses, shaving my head and dressing like a gorilla kicked through a circus could only be good for my career, right?
Etymology: Ape- copy, mimic. Approval- consent, blessing.
Honchomitate
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: hon - CHO - muh - tayt
Sentence: Webster was a shameless suck up who would go to great lengths to honchomitate those above him in the chain of command.
Etymology: Blend of 'honcho' (boss) and 'imitate' (copy)
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COMMENTS:
VERY economical AND supercomical. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-08: 07:25:00
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Panderox
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: pan/der/ox
Sentence: 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)
Comments:
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purpleartichokes - 2007-06-14: 18:10:00
Love the artwork today James! Very funny!
Thanks purple! And cheers to remistram for thinking of such a funny idea. ~ James
By the way, Robert J. Sawyer, winner of Hugo and Nebula best novel awards, will be our featured author at Verbotomy next week. More details to follow... Check out Rob's website at www.sfwriter.com. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James