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Permasub

blending and clipping; noun
A replacement for a regularly scheduled shift at work.
 
I need a permasub Tuesday 4-6.
Etymology : A combination of blending and clipping of permanent and substitution. Permanent is from Latin per 'through' + manere 'stay.' Substitution is from Latin sub 'under' + statuere 'set up.' (Etymonline)
Source : Rice lifeguard, October 10, 2010.
Last modified: 8 December 2010


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