Verboticism: Stealthcheckout
DEFINITION: v. To steal a look at your reflection in a window, mirror or other reflective surface; often done furtively so not to be seen as vain. n. A reflected image which is distorted by vanity.
Stealthcheckout
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: stellth-check-out
Sentence: Jill enjoyed working the stealthcheckout line at the FoodMart. She could see her reflection on the register screen and knew at all times just how perfect her hair looked and whether or not her lipstick needed refreshed. Best of all, no one really knew that she was checking herself out because it appeared as though she was working hard.
Etymology: wordplay on self-checkout: an alleged way to avoid long lines at the grocery store (not true), which is really an excuse for not hiring enough people to assist customers -- stealth: being furtive or covert + checkout: to look at or inspect thoroughly
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