canapé

Definition

A fancy bite-sized open-faced sandwich that appears at corporate events to convince you attendance is sophisticated. That appetizer costing $3 to make but charged at $40/dozen on the catering invoice.

Example Usage

The networking event featured cheese and charcuterie canapés—which was corporate speak for 'we're cheap but want to look upscale.'

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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