Verboticism: Mockpetit
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.
Mockpetit
Created by: scrabbelicious
Pronunciation: Mock-pet-eet
Sentence: Mike liked the comfort of a mockpetit, I suppose it satisfied his amateur-actor workplace persona.
Etymology: Noun, a hybrid of the noun Mock (fake) and petite meaning small and toy-like.
Points: 1181
Comments: Mockpetit
metrohumanx - 2008-08-06: 16:35:00
OOh- double word score! very good.