condimentdiplomacy

/ˈkɒndɪmənt daɪˈpləʊməsi/nounVerified New

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The fridge-door negotiations over which condiments occupy the shelf and which are exiled to the inner cupboard.

Condimentdiplomacy ranks the ketchup as permanent member and audits the rest quarterly. The good mayonnaise defends its shelf seat against the specialty mustard, which campaigns each barbecue season. Exile is quiet and reversible, and everyone knows the true power sits with whoever does the shopping.

Etym. — condiment + diplomacy — the door shelf as a security council.

Rel. — saucehoard · butterpact

Novelty check: APPROVE

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