Verboticism: Slaccoy

'Why do you always carry that file folder?'

DEFINITION: n. A prop (e.g. papers, files or any non-functional equipment) used to create the illusion of busyness. v. To use office supplies to create the illusion that you are working.

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Slaccoy

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Pronunciation: SLAK'oy

Sentence: Bill found the best way to avoid actual work was to carry around a clipboard as a slaccoy, look penetratingly at his coworkers, pretend to jot notes, then walk away quietly shaking his head.

Etymology: Slac: from Latin "Slack" coy: from Dutch "Decoy"

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