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.

Bossimicry

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Pronunciation: baws-IM-i-kree

Sentence: George's boss, Floyd, looked ridiculous in his cheap toupee, though he didn't seem to realize it. When George showed up with a similar rug, however, his bossimicry backfired when Floyd realized how bad it looked and assumed George meant to mock him.

Etymology: from boss, meaning manager, and mimicry, referring to imitation

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