pawternity leave
Time off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dogTime off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dog.
UK/pɔːˈtɜːnɪti ˌliːv/US/pɔˈtɜɹnəti ˌliv/
Meaning
1 senses(informal, uncountable, usually)Time off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dog.
He hoped that his pawternity leave could provide him with proper time required to train his new dog.
Origin
Blend of paw + paternity leave.Blend of paw + paternity leave.
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Forms
plural: pawternity leaves| Singular | pawternity leave |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable