butler lie
butler lie · butler lies
A polite lie told in a text, on the phone, or through a similar electronic medium that…A polite lie told in a text, on the phone, or through a similar electronic medium that provides an excuse for why one is unavailable.
Meaning
1 sensesA polite lie told in a text, on the phone, or through a similar electronic medium that provides an excuse for why one is unavailable.
Origin
Coined in 2009 by Jeff Hancock et al, referring to the idea of a butler blocking access toCoined in 2009 by Jeff Hancock et al, referring to the idea of a butler blocking access to a home by lying about the occupant's availability.
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Forms
plural: butler lies| Singular | butler lie |
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