forgettery

(fəˈɡɛtərɪ)

jocular the inclination to forget

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One of his points is that what people need, along with a good memory, is a good "forgettery." Excellent study, by the way.

My mother used to say, the memory's all very well, but where would we be without our forgettery?"

Sam Ervin saying something to the effect that sometimes a good forgettery is more valuable than a good memory.

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