In the 1980s, comedian Rich Hall created the term “sniglet” (pronounced /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/), defined by Wikipedia as “an often humorous word made up to describe something for which no dictionary word exists.” After growing up in Charlotte, Hall introduced the term on the TV comedy series “Not Necessarily the News.” It fell into obscurity … until now.
Whether you’re still working in your PJs, can’t wait to get back into the office or have been forced back in to make “good use of corporate space,” the Kcomm team has created these work sniglets for this new world we call “COVID-ternity.”
Cube-oria – n. The feeling of joy experienced when setting foot into your old office (even though your in-person meeting will be masked, even though you’re fully vaccinated), because you are so starved for human interaction and feel great after finally having showered.
Vid-scusting – adj. Beyond disgusting; having reached the point of yuckiness that requires immediate removal; e.g. “I returned to my office after a year to find my old coffee cup, which I had not finished on March 17, 2020. It was so vid-scusting, I had to use tongs to get it to the trash can.”
Pajama-flauge – n. The article of clothing you keep by your computer to hide the fact you are still wearing your pajamas.
La-Zoom-itis – n. Being chronically late to meetings, even though your computer is literally in the next room; also known as “procrastin-ebex.”
Zoom-keeping – n. Cleaning only the parts of your house visible behind you when your webcam is turned on.
Feign-trest – v. Pretending to be interested in the conversation happening on your call in the midst of a minor emergency such as a dog vomiting, child screaming or spouse swearing obscenities.
Germ-gement – n. The act of evaluating how seriously those who work in your building are adhering to COVID-safe protocols; e.g. “I only heard the water running for 15 seconds after __ used the bathroom, which clearly means he didn’t wash his hands long enough.” “There are already four people in the elevator, you jackass! If you could stand in the middle safely, there would be big red footprints there! (holds breath and reaches for hand sanitizer).”