pawternity leave

== English == === Etymology === Blend of paw +‎ paternity leave. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɔːˈtɜːnɪti ˌliːv/ (General American) IPA(key): /pɔˈtɜɹnəti ˌliv/, (cot–caught merger) /pɑ-/, [-ɾi-] Hyphenation: paw‧tern‧i‧ty leave === Noun === pawternity leave (usually uncountable, plural pawternity leaves) (informal) Time off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dog. Synonym: furternity leave ==== Translations ====