Verboticism: Actcessory
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.
Actcessory
Created by: Guest
Pronunciation: akt-ses-uh-ree
Sentence: His clipboard and walkie talkie headset are just actcessories; he only has them to make people think he's important!
Etymology: Actcessory is a combination of "act" and "accessory" implying said accessory is used to put on an act as if the person carrying or using the item is important or busy.
Points: 182
Comments: Actcessory
Guest - 2008-08-06: 20:25:00
Ooh. I like yours better! A Bluetooth earpiece is a good actcessory for those who want to pretend they're important, but really there's never anyone on the other end of the call.