Trepibabble – n. A type of procrastination which involves engaging in small-talk in an attempt to stave off receiving potentially life-altering information.
Example:
You: “Hi Doc. How're you doin'?”
Doc: “Oh fine.”
You: “The weather's great today – they say we'll be having a bit of rain this Wednesday.”
Doc: “You never can tell.”
You: “I suppose you're keeping busy with this COVID situation.”
Doc: “Oh yes – very busy. Now, regarding your brain scan . . .”
Example:
You: “Hi Doc. How're you doin'?”
Doc: “Oh fine.”
You: “The weather's great today – they say we'll be having a bit of rain this Wednesday.”
Doc: “You never can tell.”
You: “I suppose you're keeping busy with this COVID situation.”
Doc: “Oh yes – very busy. Now, regarding your brain scan . . .”
Jim nervously engaged in a brief bout of trepibabble with the doctor before receiving a dire diagnosis.
by Douglas Koempel March 25, 2021