headphonesignal

/ˈhɛdfəʊnˈsɪɡnəl/nounVerified New

Also in: Kopfhörersignal (Deutsch) · auriseñal (Español) · casquessage (Français)

The headphones worn with nothing playing, which announce that conversation is not currently available.

The headphonesignal is broadcast on entering the house and maintained through dinner requests. Its meaning is understood by all parties without being stated once. Removal of the signal is reserved for food, wifi outages, and one question about money, in reverse order of urgency.

Etym. — headphone + signal — the flag flown by the teenage state.

Rel. — bedroomdoorsignal

Novelty check: APPROVE

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