furternity leave

English

Etymology

Blend of fur +‎ maternity leave or paternity leave.

Noun

furternity leave (usually uncountable, plural furternity leaves)

1. Synonym of pawternity leave (“time off work granted to an employee to take care of their pets”)
   • 2018 August 26, Ruth Umoh, “Why companies are offering 'furternity' leave to new pet owners”, in CNBC‎^[1]:

     At Minneapolis marketing firm Nina Hale, furternity leave allows new pet owners to work remotely for a week after adopting a pet.