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(Canada, colloquial) The practice of setting a secretary's pay in proportion to the status of the person the secretary works for.

ˈɹʌɡ ˈɹæŋkɪŋ72 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Canada, colloquial) The practice of setting a secretary's pay in proportion to the status of the person the secretary works for.

Origin: An allusion to the carpets in the offices of prestigious officials. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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