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hope-delaying

verb /hohp-di-lay-ing/

Definition

The cowardly parental tactic of pushing an inevitable tantrum further down the timeline.

In use

“I was hope-delaying about the toy shop to ensure we got out of the mall in peace.”

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children computers parents procrastination queues
Published 3 August 2026

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verb
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/hohp-di-lay-ing/

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