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fireable

  • a word derived from fire.

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The executives believed Pelley’s behavior was insubordinate and a fireable offense, but decided to speak with him to discuss his future at the network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

When you’re employed in an at-will state, anything can be a fireable offense so long as the firing is not discrimination based.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2023

"When you're asked a question, you run it through your head and say 'what is the least fireable response I can have to this right now?'" one employee explained.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2023

Some employers have explicit rules against sharing salary information and doing so is a fireable offense, so be sure you know what your school’s policy is before you inform your colleague that she’s underpaid.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2022

If they fire it, one or other will certainly be killed at its tail in Blue's subsequent move, and then the gun will be neither movable nor fireable.

From Little Wars; a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books. by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)