This week's theme: Whose what? Buggin's turn (BUG-inz turn) noun
Assignment to a position based on seniority or rotation, instead of merit. Also Buggins's turn. [The identity of this original Buggin(s) fellow is, unfortunately, lost in the mist of history.] -Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org) "In the [Jamaica Constabulary Force], the law of Buggin's turn is firmly entrenched. Quality is secondary to seniority and cronyism." John Maxwell; Justice Not Blind, But Dumb; Jamaica Observer (Kingston, Jamaica); Jan 8, 2006. A few messages from our sponsors: What would the world under water be like? http://nthposition.com/theworldunder.php See a map of your word in the Visual Thesaurus. Wordsmith readers save 10%. Try it free! http://www.visualthesaurus.com/?ad=aw&code=h7q A spa on your iPod! Relax while you access the inner resources you need to make your goals into reality. http://innovativehypnotherapy.com/51101.html ............................................................................ Eminent posts make great men greater, and little men less. -Jean de la Bruyere, essayist and moralist (1645-1696) Online Chat: Join us in an online chat with Michael Erard, author of "Um...: Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean" Mon, Mar 17, 6pm Pacific at http://wordsmith.org/chat Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/buggins_turn.wav http://wordsmith.org/words/buggins_turn.ram Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/buggins_turn.html This message was sent to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]".
