Verboticism: Busyno

'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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Busyno

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Pronunciation: biz-zi-NO

Sentence: Bob picked up his busyno at about 4 p.m. and left. He's not back yet. I'm going home.

Etymology: busy + no

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