furternity leave en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of fur + maternity leave or paternity leave.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Synonym of pawternity leave (“time off work granted to an employee to take care of their pets”).
At Minneapolis marketing firm Nina Hale, furternity leave allows new pet owners to work remotely for a week after adopting a pet.
2018 August 26, Ruth Umoh, “Why companies are offering 'furternity' leave to new pet owners”, in CNBC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| furternity leaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |