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phasmaoikêsis
(faz mah oy key sis) noun: The appearance of management without any actual management taking place. For example, creating a checklist to manage the checklists that were created to manage the checklists that weren't being fully checked off. Another example would be a re-organization scheme that shuffles the same incompetent jokers from one position to another without actually addressing the fact that these people aren't fit to shovel shit from one end to the other. From greek appearance + management.
Last quarter's dismal performance should put us in for some impressive phasmaoikêsis.
Tim's last memo was pure phasmaoikêsis.
Tim's last memo was pure phasmaoikêsis.
phasmaoikêsis by PointToTheObvious June 30, 2009
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Plasmatising
"I'm getting weirded out from all the plasmatising on the tube escalators"
"Yeah, Me too. I think I might go and live on a dingy"
"Nice!"
"Yeah, Me too. I think I might go and live on a dingy"
"Nice!"
Plasmatising by Invisible Flock May 6, 2010
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Plasmatised by Cmndo September 13, 2012
Phastos
It is a group of eight aspiring Civil Engineers who share a laid-back approach to their studies. Despite their relaxed attitude, they are determined to pass all their exams. The members of Phastos often engage in conversations that may seem trivial or nonsensical to outsiders, but this camaraderie is an essential part of their dynamic. Their bond is built on a shared understanding of the pressures of their field, balanced with a mutual desire to enjoy the journey together. While they might appear to be more focused on chilling, their underlying commitment to succeeding in their academic endeavors is strong.
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