Verboticism: Accolaidoff
DEFINITION: v. To propose and win approval for cost-saving reforms, which when implemented result in the immediate elimination of your job. n. An ambitious budget-slasher who accidentally cuts themselves out of a job.
Accolaidoff
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: acco/layde/off
Sentence: In addition to being lauded as an environmental champion for turning the parking lot into a green space, I also received an accolaidoff as my position as parking lot attendant was no longer viable.
Etymology: accolade(acknowledgment of merit)+ laid off
Points: 839
Comments: Accolaidoff
Mustang - 2008-05-27: 07:07:00
Excellent!
galwaywegian - 2008-05-27: 09:01:00
nice one JW
OZZIEBOB - 2008-05-27: 20:17:00
I like it