"Kicking the stump" refers to engaging in activities that are ultimately unproductive and futile, often imposed by an employer or authority figure, despite their lack of meaningful impact or effectiveness. These actions are typically repetitive, redundant, and serve little purpose beyond fulfilling arbitrary or bureaucratic requirements. This term captures the essence of tasks that waste time and resources without contributing to any significant outcome or progress.
Despite knowing the prospects had already declined the offer due to higher prices, the sales team spent their afternoon kicking the stump by making follow-up calls, as mandated by their manager.
by The Irony Insurgent July 09, 2024
by Yfr60 July 30, 2022
To poke or prod on a delicate topic or raise an unpopular opinion that will no doubt cause you backlash. Not unlike the response you would receive from kicking a bull in the junk.
by ew-david October 07, 2022
October 22nd, the day for retribution against people between 5”5 and 5”10 who were just barely tall enough to escape National Throw Short People Day. You have not escaped yet.
Today is my favorite day, National kick slightly taller people in the shins day, as a person who is 6”2. I get to kick people who are shorter than me in the shins.
by The Moorinator October 21, 2021
The man with the NRA hat said "Y'all have four-wheel drive, you can just kick n' dodge outta this Prius-caused cluster fuck of ice and snow."
by sarahp_3 November 27, 2010
An aggressive term to repell mucktards.
by BB COOL April 03, 2024