Scope Creep Slang
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
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A loose use of 'scope creep' for any gradual expansion of work, expectations, or commitments beyond the original plan, even outside formal project management. It reflects how planning language becomes everyday shorthand.
In plain English: Using 'scope creep' casually to mean work that keeps expanding.
Example: "That docs cleanup turned into scope creep slang the moment legal joined the thread."