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Sneerleader
Top verboticism of the day created by artr
DEFINITION: n., An expressive gesture made with the belief that the person it is directed at cannot see it, typically occurs during telephone conversations, email discourses, and behind people's backs. v. tr., To use an unseen gesture to express what you cannot say.
Pronunciation: snērlēdər
Sentence: As Debbie was climbing a ladder wearing the company uniform including an apron emblazoned with a large company logo, one more customer asked "that" question. "Do you work here"? That's when she snapped. She held it together long enough to direct them to their desired item but as they headed to the register, from atop her ladder she turned into a sneerleader. It was all the clerk at the register could do to keep a straight face as Debbie mocked from her elevated perch.
Etymology: sneer (a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone) + leader (the person who leads or commands) derivitive of cheerleader (a person who leads cheers and applause, esp. at a sports event)
Created by: artr.
Comments:
I wondered why the checkout clerk was in such a good mood... - wayoffcenter, 2008-11-19: 06:21:00
Rah RAh ! - Nosila, 2008-11-19: 23:14:00
Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-20: 00:34:00
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ooh - nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-11-19: 13:27:00
Nice triple header! - metrohumanx, 2008-11-19: 20:10:00
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