Fubbing

/ˈfʌbɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of putting someone off with excuses; evading responsibility through deceptive means.

Etymology

Present participle of 'fub,' formed with -ing to indicate an ongoing action or gerund used as a noun.

Kelly Says

The gerund form makes it feel like an active process rather than a one-time event—fubbing is something people *do*, a strategy of avoidance. It's the verb made into something you can hold and examine.

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