velvetroping

/ˈvɛlvɪtˌroʊpɪŋ/verbVerified New

Curating an advisory or stakeholder group for the appearance of inclusion while excluding actual influence.

The rope makes the crowd feel adjacent to power; the queue is decorative, and the door is elsewhere.

Etym. — *velvet rope* (VIP line) + *-ing*.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-04

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