Lying about the facts to make yourself feel better about being a weasel and dodging your responsibilities.
The word originates from the infamous
hockey player Chris Pronger, who spreads the untrue rumours about irate Edmonton fans burning his
furniture, including his baby's crib, after he asked to be traded from the Oilers. Although Pronger could not be reached for comment, it is assumed he was trying to divert
attention from the fact that he asked to be traded from the Oilers after completing a measly one year of his five year contract.