"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 9, 2024
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Get the Saskatchewan stump puller mug.Patrick stump fan: is a socially awkward human being exept when it comes to defending Patrick stump. They think Patrick stump is a tiny marshmallow of cuteness and love how short he is.
Patrick stump fan: Patrick stump is so little I love it
Pete wentz fan: isn't he the bassist for fall out boy?
Patrick stump fan: *turns head slowly* EXCUSE ME?!? Pete wentz is the bassist for fall out boy, Patrick stump is the lead singer and he's my little marshmallow of adorableness and if you say otherwise you're DEAD!!
Pete wentz fan: *slowly walks away*
Pete wentz fan: isn't he the bassist for fall out boy?
Patrick stump fan: *turns head slowly* EXCUSE ME?!? Pete wentz is the bassist for fall out boy, Patrick stump is the lead singer and he's my little marshmallow of adorableness and if you say otherwise you're DEAD!!
Pete wentz fan: *slowly walks away*
by SAVE ROCK AND ROLL January 2, 2017
Get the patrick stump fan mug.Patrick stump fan: is a socially awkward human being exept when it comes to defending Patrick stump. They think Patrick stump is a tiny marshmallow of cuteness and love how short he is.
Patrick stump fan: Patrick stump is so little I love it
Pete wentz fan: isn't he the bassist for fall out boy?
Patrick stump fan: *turns head slowly* EXCUSE ME?!? Pete wentz is the bassist for fall out boy, Patrick stump is the lead singer and he's my little marshmallow of adorableness and if you say otherwise you're DEAD!!
Pete wentz fan: *slowly walks away*
Pete wentz fan: isn't he the bassist for fall out boy?
Patrick stump fan: *turns head slowly* EXCUSE ME?!? Pete wentz is the bassist for fall out boy, Patrick stump is the lead singer and he's my little marshmallow of adorableness and if you say otherwise you're DEAD!!
Pete wentz fan: *slowly walks away*
by SAVE ROCK AND ROLL January 2, 2017
Get the patrick stump fan mug.This title is reserved for the masters of worthlessness & desperation. So devout in their mission they are willing to stick their hand in a running mower but so spineless in their effort they only can graze a finger. Their goal being solely for empathy & laziness. Excusing themselves from doing anything requiring effort because their finger is hurt.
by Eclass September 15, 2025
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Jackson: Yo, babe can I stump you tonight?
Morgan: Of course, I want all 15 inches of your stump
Jackson: Yo, babe can I stump you tonight?
Morgan: Of course, I want all 15 inches of your stump
by CHEEF QUEEF November 15, 2017
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