English Explanatory Dictionary

pawternity leave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Time off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dog.

Pronunciation

/pɔːˈtɜːnɪti ˌliːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pawternity leave.wav /pɔˈtɜɹnəti ˌliv/ /pɑ-/ [-ɾi-]

Word forms

pawternity leave pawternity leaves

Etymology

Blend of paw + paternity leave.

Synonyms

furternity leave
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