Humphrey Bogart

Definition

When someone you hand a pen to suddenly develops an inexplicable attachment to it and refuses to give it back. Named after a legendary actor, this is what your coworkers will do at every office meeting.

Example Usage

Hey, stop Humphrey Bogarting that pen—I need to sign the document.

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