Word of the Day - Dumbsize

Feb 21, 2015 10:27

Absolutely something I have seen done at my place of work:

dumbsize, v. ‘ trans.Pronunciation: Brit. /ˈdʌmsʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈdəmˌsaɪz/Etymology: < dumb adj. + size v.1, punningly after down-size v. Compare slightly earlier dumbsizing n. colloq. (orig. and chiefly U.S.). trans. To dismiss (staff) in excessive numbers or without regard to organizational function, with the result that work can no longer be carried out effectively. Also intr. Cf. dumbsizing n.

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