@thedictionarydiva: there’s a word for the smile you are forced to smile and order to stay employed! Samuel Johnson defined “fleer“ as “the deceitful grin of civility,“ which quite possibly is the most accurate description of the “customer service smile” ever written. The OED also gives another definition; A mocking look, sneer or gibe. So just like you, the word “fleer” is working two jobs just to get by. It’s the smile you give to the customer while they’re in front of you, and the look you give your coworker when they finally leave! (Apologies for any retail induced trauma-dumping I may have done in this video) #edutokcontest #TikTokLearningCampaign #dictionary #weirdwords #vocabulary
Obsolete, my ass. -sincerely, a luxury hotel worker 😭
2026-07-17 02:20:50
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TiffDidAnArt :
“The deceitful grin of civility” what a bar
2026-07-16 23:51:40
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Samantha :
friendly sneer=fleer
2026-07-16 19:44:14
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MB :
immediately my brain went... friendly + sneer = fleer. I'm glad the math checks out 👍
2026-07-16 09:07:49
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Calista Blaylock :
Ooooo you have Ye Olde Urbane Dictionary
2026-07-16 11:59:19
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YoullReallyNeverKnow :
oooh, I be fleering everyday
2026-07-15 22:30:40
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What Do You Got - US :
When I am Filipendulous, my fleer comes out. 😎😎😎
2026-07-15 22:50:43
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written.truth.poems :
I call it a coat hanger smile.
2026-07-15 21:50:15
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Denecrux :
“Polite because there are witnesses” yep, nailed it
2026-07-16 04:43:02
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renna :
ah yes. the smile i gave after a customer screamed in my ear for handing her dog a treat wrong. (not the wrong treat. it was one she brought in. she was mad at my hand positioning. 🫠)
2026-07-16 01:24:48
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giggle.fox❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:・𖦹ׂ ₊˚⊹⋆: :
reminds me of officespace flair sceene 🤭
2026-07-15 23:04:23
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Ash_meso :
The smile I wore while trying to explain to a 30-something mom that “no a hamster is not a good pet for your 3 year old, no a guinea pig is not a good pet for your 3 year old, yes you would have to take care of it, it can not be the 3 YEAR OLD’S job to take care of a hamster or guinea pig.” while actively repeating in my mind that I can scream at customers or tell them they are an idiot.
2026-07-16 19:27:24
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MewTia :
Fleer sounds like a modern slang someone made up that went viral, just like yeet
2026-07-16 05:24:04
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Molly :
I felt your tiny mouth twitch in my soul when you were talking about the brides. 😅
2026-07-16 21:47:19
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hopemurchisonfinc :
The one women use to protect against creepy men
2026-07-16 03:14:02
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Siobansny :
Now I’m wondering if fleer is a portmanteau of some fl- word with sneer, but I can’t think of anything that matches
2026-07-16 02:06:10
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Lyncoln :
I love your content
2026-07-16 16:07:30
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Sweet Butterfly Boutique :
that's exactly the smile i wore tonight at my fast food job when I called a customer out on their lies trying to get discounts they don't qualify for 😂😂😂
2026-07-16 09:41:55
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Qixotica :
I freaking love it!
Side note: I have a powerful need for that dictionary. Where might I acquire a facsimile?
2026-07-16 01:06:37
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danigrl034 🇺🇲 :
a fleer paired with a dry sarcastic comment and a sip of coffee are my trademarks.
picture it
😁
buhhbye now! Have a GREAT day!
☕️
2026-07-15 23:11:36
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syfy.fangirl :
Thank you for giving me a new word, fleer sounds better than saying “ the smile of the soulless being that still haunts my dreams from 16 years of retail.” And I stopped retail 3 years ago.
2026-07-16 04:04:10
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Blatzy :
I really enjoy these. Wish you had a word of the day calendar. 🖤
2026-07-17 00:07:53
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🥔🌬Vak.Vyasi➰️🪷 :
*because there are witnesses* sent me😂
2026-07-16 20:49:10
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RiannekeTHEYTHEM :
the mask neurodivergent people are forced to use
2026-07-16 21:24:03
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