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I saw this word today - any ideas?
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Gapologist. Yes, it's obvious. I become one every month when I examine the difference between what I've been paid and what I think I'm worth. And it does appear to have an economic connection. The only reference I could find to it, however is: http://www.rdues.liv.ac.uk/frames/ind951.htmlNot particularly satisfying or explanatory.
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gapology would appear to be a neologism popularized in economic circles and applied to the study of production gaps, housing gaps, etc.
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tsuwm said: gapology would appear to be a neologism popularized in economic circles and applied to the study of production gaps, housing gaps, etc.
While not arguing with your definition, which seems reasonable given the quote I dredged up earlier, I think that "popularised" is probably overstating the case. I keep up with the economic journals, and I don't remember seeing it used. I'd say it was coined and used within a very small circle of economists.
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when I examine the difference between what I've been paid and what I think I'm worthSo give the surplus to a deserving charity! 
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when I examine the difference between what I've been paid and what I think I'm worth
So give the surplus to a deserving charity!Tell your boss the same, mav. 
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the same...
... and I thought we were bosom buddies?!
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... and I thought we were bosom buddies?!Well, Auntie, if you want to borrow my falsies, just ask.
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It's a teenager explaining why his parents didn't buy his clothes at LL Bean.
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TEd suggests: It's a teenager explaining why his parents didn't buy his clothes at LL Bean.
It does have a ring of portmanteau to it, doesn't it?
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