Verboticism: Norrespondence

'I sent in my resume, not a prison record.'

DEFINITION: To submit a resume, letter of intent, or proposal for an opportunity that's just perfect for you, and then to get absolutely no response. Nothing.

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Norrespondence

Created by: ziggy41

Pronunciation: No-res-pawn-dense

Sentence: I was saddened to realize I was "too old" for the job. After 40 years in college training in lifeguarding, it turns out the only qualifications you need are youth and looks.

Etymology: Correspondence (mail) + no response (without an answer)

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