Shurmuring

A term used to describe underachieving or lack of preparation. Often disguised as progress, Shurmuring often leads to ridicule and termination.

Uncle Tony: Boy ole Pat really has been Shurmuring the last few weeks.

Ricky: Yeah, but doesn't he always? How has he kept his job this long?

Uncle Tony: Because he has shown some significant progress

Getting Shurmured

Often disguised as progress or battling, getting Shurmured is the act of losing a close sporting matchup with poor decision making, lack of consitency and inability to motivate a group of professionals.

Well known throughout the city of Cleveland an in many other areas of NE Ohio.

Uncle Tony: Well we had this game in the bag until that last TD drive by the other team.

Cousin Louie: Yep, I sure am tired of getting Shurmured each week.

Uncle Tony: Yep, but we are used to it