broccolihostage

/ˈbrɒkəliˈhɒstɪdʒ/nounVerified New

Also in: Brokoligisel (Deutsch) · brocosecuestro (Español) · brocotage (Français)

The last two pieces of broccoli held on the plate until dessert terms are agreed.

The broccolihostage situation develops after the pasta is gone and the green remains. Talks open with the child citing tiredness and the parent citing the rule. Release is exchanged for three bites of dessert in advance, an arrangement both parties deny making, nightly.

Etym. — broccoli + hostage — the greens detained at the table.

Rel. — dessertescrow

Novelty check: APPROVE

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