Meaning

1 senses
  1. An artificial, nonessential activity done solely for the sense of fulfillment that comes with having some goal to work towards.

Origin

Appears in psychological texts since early 20th century. Popularized in 1995 by Ted Kaczyn

Appears in psychological texts since early 20th century. Popularized in 1995 by Ted Kaczynski's Industrial Society and its Future.

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Forms

plural: surrogate activities

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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