Leedle-Laudle
Verb: to saunter about in a casual manner, to act without a care in the world or act carelessly. Other forms, leedle-laudling, leedle-laudled, leedle-laudles, and leedle-laudler. Noun: to be a time waster or one that lacks work ethic.
There goes Bob again, leedle-laudling about his day.
My neck cracked in an admittedly dramatic eye-roll that nearly decapitated me.
“Ugh,” I sighed to myself, grabbing my neck in pain.
“Alright, Janice?” Bob called, leedle-laudling past my cubicle.
“Yeah,” I muttered as I scowled at the back of his head.
I hate that guy, he gets paid to walk back and forth to the water cooler, wasting time and kissing ass as he does so.
Meanwhile, I need proof of approval to use the restroom.
Fricken Bob.
I couldn’t believe the buzz around his name, something about a possible promotion on his horizon. I didn’t even know there was a vacant position. What were they going to do, make up a new title and position for him?
Bob Nasser Head of Leedle-laudling and Tomfoolery.
I chuckled to myself at the idea that his office and desk nameplates might read that.
“I’m headed out.” Bob bid me goodnight, as he leedle-laudled past my desk one last time.
“Bye, Bob,” I called, not looking up as I feverishly typed something and sent it to the printer.
I quickly got up and ran to collect the piece of paper and some scotch tape. Then I leedle-laudled past Bob’s cubicle and taped the page under his name plate.
It now read:
Bob Nasser
King of the Leedle-Laudlers
I smiled to myself, eager to see what the general reaction might be come Monday morning. Then packed my things left for the day.
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oh noooo this is why Bob was out to get Janice??? I kinda hope they keep feuding though LOL
Funny, fun word. Every office has a leedle laudler. Usually they are related to the boss. So funny,
Haha! I love this entry - and the revenge!
Tsk tsk!! 😉
Luckily, we don't have one of these in my office, but I've spent some time Leedle-laudling in the past. "Bob Nasser Head of Leedle-laudling and Tomfoolery." this was a brilliant line and exactly what I was thinking of when POV thought about a brand-new position for Bob! Really fun piece to read as always Donna :)
Excellent story. It’s true we just laugh at this type of people of the world. Lawmakers who don’t do anything but kiss their campaign founders butts. I might adopt this word myself. Great word. I love the humor, “Bob Nasser Head of Leedle-laudling and Tomfoolery. I chuckled to myself at the idea that his office and desk nameplates might read that.”
I can see myself using this one regularly.
Donna your story is well-written and engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever had to deal with a coworker who brags too much."😘💖👍
lol I am guilty of leedle-laudling and neck cracks that almost take my head off 🤣
Haha. Great word and story. Wonder how Bob would react in Monday.
Ha! What a great word! Will def roll that one out! Good stuff Donna!
Hahahahahahahahahahahaa! I need to know what's everyone's reactions too! Especially Bob's! Leedle-laudle is a word I can see myself using because I do know a lot of leedle-laudlers! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Your word and story was so hilarious and brilliant!
Gee, and all this time I thought those people were called Teflon because they got away with everything. Good story!👍
Mother Goose needed this word. Good one Donna. I have some employees like this, well, I did have some! 🤣