Verboticism: Sycophashion

'Jennifer? You've changed your hairstyle! I like it!'

DEFINITION: v. To seek approval from your boss by emulating their style, mannerisms or affectations. n. A person who copies their boss's style in order to win favor.

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Sycophashion

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Pronunciation: sic/o/fa/shun

Sentence: Having failed to win promotion, Todd resorted to sycophasion, though he had trouble accessorizing with scarves with the same pinache as Angie, his boss.

Etymology: sycophant: a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage plus fashion: style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior.

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