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badge ball n. A ball made up of discarded vistors badges, usually found on the desks of receptionists and security guards.

Example Citation:
"Over at Apple Computer, Linda Cereghino reigns as the Edward Scissorhands of badge balls."
—Mike Cassidy, "Name-tag folk art identified with Silicon Valley," The Houston Chronicle, June 30, 1996

Related Word:
swipe in / swipe out

Subject Category:
Culture - General

Posted on July 8, 1996
Updated on July 8, 1996


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