A person who, upon being reminded of a prior request to procure an item—having entirely forgotten to do so—claims with confident falsehood that the order was already placed, often citing obscure delays or an exaggerated lead time. Subsequently, gripped by guilt or panic, the individual places the order belatedly in a clandestine effort to preserve the illusion of diligence.
"Despite never having contacted the supplier, Reginald, a masterful Pershorder, assured Lady Cartwright the candelabras were en route from Vienna, then hastily ordered them that afternoon."
by On The Juice May 23, 2025
A person who, upon being reminded of a prior request to procure an item—having entirely forgotten to do so—claims with confident falsehood that the order was already placed, often citing obscure delays or an exaggerated lead time. Subsequently, gripped by guilt or panic, the individual places the order belatedly in a clandestine effort to preserve the illusion of diligence.
E.g. "Despite never having contacted the supplier, Reginald, a masterful Pershorderer, assured Lady Cartwright the candelabras were en route from Vienna, then hastily ordered them that afternoon."
by On The Juice May 20, 2025