Fubbery

/ˈfʌbəri/ noun

Definition

The act of putting someone off with excuses; trickery or deception through evasion.

Etymology

From 'fub' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ery,' used to create abstract nouns describing actions or behaviors. Common in Middle English formations.

Kelly Says

This word turns a sneaky action into its own category of behavior—it's not just lying, it's a specific art form of weaseling out of things. Every office has an expert in fubbery.

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