Verboticism: Fauxlder

'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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Fauxlder

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Pronunciation: Foe-l-der

Sentence: I sensed someone lurking outside my office, so I got of the phone with my friend, grabbed my fauxlder and bolted out the door like I was rushing off to a meeting.

Etymology: Faux as in false combined with the common office supply folder.

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