Month: January 2008

DEFINITION: v. tr., To invade another person’s personal space by sitting, standing or hovering unnecessarily close. n., A person who habitually stands or sits “uncomfortably close” when communicating with others.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Inyerfaceinvader: /-in-yur-feys-in-veyd-ur- (rhymes with Space Invader)/ Whether it was because he couldn’t read other people’s body language, or because he took perverse joy in their reactions, Kevin was an inyerfaceinvader, and would often make others uncomfortable in social situations. Etymology: in-your-face – in a manner provoking confrontation (slang) + invader – to encroach or infringe upon (from Latin, invādere “to go”) Created by: Tigger.

Comments on Inyerfaceinvader:

Dougalistic, 2008-01-21: 05:31:00
heh, that’s catchy! 🙂

bananabender, 2008-01-21: 09:06:00
clever! funny!

silveryaspen, 2008-01-21: 10:34:00
The alien complained that the inyerfaceinvader was taking up too much of his universal inner space! It’s kind of an out-of-this world creation … great job!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-21: 19:17:00
I like it!

Myspacejunkie: /mi – speys – junk – ey/ We are convinced that Dirk, the new window dresser, suffers from withdrawal symptoms if he doesn’t get to within an inch of that babe dummy’s nose at least ten times a day. He’s a myspacejunkie with BIG problems! Etymology: MY: mine. MYSPACE: a cyberworld comfort zone for the socially challenged!!! lol SPACE: as in personal space. JUNKIE: a person with an insatiable craving for something. SPACE JUNK: feelings we are left with when our space is invaded! Created by: bananabender.

Comments on Myspacejunkie:

Dougalistic, 2008-01-21: 09:37:00
lol @ “MYSPACE: a cyberworld comfort zone for the socially challenged!!!” hehe!!

silveryaspen, 2008-01-21: 10:22:00
No one likes their space junked up … very appropriate creation. I like it.

Tigger, 2008-01-21: 15:10:00
A very versatile, and timely, word!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-21: 19:21:00
No big problems with your word!

Auraloper: /awr-uh-LOP-uhr/ Bob was quizzical studied pataphysical sciences in his home, until his auralopings and the need to stay within a breathshot of others, caused Roxie’s silver hammer to come down on his head. Etymology: AURA: a distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a peron or thing. LOPER (of interloper): to thrust into matters or affairs of others. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Comments on Auraloper:

bananabender, 2008-01-21: 09:31:00
Love your words to-day, ‘specially breathshot.

silveryaspen, 2008-01-21: 10:30:00
Pronged word … right on the definition … evoking images of people like butting-head antelope in their interaction. Very unique!

Jabberwocky, 2008-01-21: 12:10:00
great word

chaiandallthatjazz, 2008-01-21: 12:18:00
I love this word. Very creative!

Stalkverazzi: /Stak-ver-atzi/ “That guy is a total stalkverazzi.” Karen said, wondering whether to use her pokcet knife or derringer. Etymology: A hovering stalkerazzi. Created by: Zangamarth.

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James

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DEFINITION: v. intr., To say what you’re thinking without thinking about what you’re saying. n., A person who says whatever comes into their head, regardless of where is comes from, or where it’s going.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Brainblurt: /brain-blurt/ John’s most recent brainblurt occurred at the last staff meeting when he told the boss that he was big fat a–hole. Etymology: brain + blurt Created by: Stevenson0.

Comments on Brainblurt:

Dougalistic, 2008-01-18: 11:59:00
Cool word! 🙂

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-18: 15:44:00
Earthy-great word!

Nonsensequitur: /non-sence-kwi-tur/ Everything Chris uttered was a nonsensequitur. He decided his only option was to become a politician. Etymology: nonsense + nonsequitur Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Nonsensequitur:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-18: 15:49:00
So very good!

silveryaspen, 2008-01-18: 19:04:00
Fun word … kind of cartoony loony, too! Thanks for the very nice rhyming remark today.

Eloosidate: /i-loo-zi-deyt/ As Mark began to eloosidate, Nell used the time to think of options for faking her own death. Etymology: lose[r] + elucidate Created by: craigfu.

Comments on Eloosidate:

craigfu, 2008-01-18: 11:53:00
I’m not sure of the spelling, but I think it gets the point across.

Jabberwocky, 2008-01-18: 12:17:00
great word

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-18: 15:46:00
Clever:good word!

silveryaspen, 2008-01-18: 19:05:00
Delightful … exactly the word for when I loose my mind!

bananabender, 2008-01-19: 22:32:00
I guess he losed his date! Fun word!

Shitchat: /-shit*chat-/ “A penny for your thoughts Mindy?” “Do you ever wonder why people that live on the bottom of the world just dont fall off?” “….A” Etymology: Lets not elaborate on the first syllable. But emphasise the crude mindlessness of this persons affliction of speech. Created by: Nimbulan.

Comments on Shitchat:

Dougalistic, 2008-01-18: 11:58:00
lol nice combo, sounds like ‘chit-chat’!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-18: 15:56:00
I ‘ve had many of them!

Tigger, 2008-01-18: 21:36:00
I was hoping you’d explain why people don’t fall off the bottom of the world, OzzieBob.

bananabender, 2008-01-19: 22:48:00
Chuckling… very expressive!

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James

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DEFINITION: v. tr., To methodically read the magazines dedicated to the opposite sex in an effort to sensitize yourself to, and learn how to manipulate, their needs and aspirations. n., A person who studies gender differences in order to exploit them.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Survoyllance: /-sur*voy*llance-/ This was Fred’s first covert operation, women had always been a mystery to him and Mindy was no exception, but he’d be damned if Vouge didnt have the answers. Etymology: Surveillance: Close observation of a person or group, especially one under suspicion. And voyeur: however slightly less perverted and more a healthy interest in the opposite sex. Created by: Nimbulan.

Comments on Survoyllance:

silveryaspen, 2008-01-17: 09:01:00
Excellent!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-17: 22:27:00
Good word!

Studdy: /stuh dee/ His studdy made him an expert on feng shui, the g spot, the enneagram, the GI diet and many other topics. Etymology: stud, study Created by: galwaywegian.

Comments on Studdy:

bananabender, 2008-01-17: 09:36:00
I guess he’s a Bachelor then! Great word!

Jabberwocky, 2008-01-17: 11:38:00
so simple yet so good

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-17: 22:26:00
Yep. I agree. Very good!

Crossmopolitan: /cross-moe-pall-i-tan/ Dick was a hardened crossmopolitan. He kept the latest issues of Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Allure in a stack under his bed to get the ladies in the mood. Etymology: cross ( as in crossing over) + Cosmopolitan (magazine) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Crossmopolitan:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-17: 22:29:00
Nice word!

bananabender, 2008-01-17: 22:37:00
clever combination!

Cleowulf: /klee-OH-woo..lf/ Whilst on his way to see the movie “Beowulf”, Bob was bedazzled by a beautiful blonde reading “Cleo” magazine. Later on, that evening, when asked by Roxie the name of the movie he had seen, he replied – “Cleowulf!” Etymology: CLEO: Magazine for women featuring the latest in fashion, beauty, love sex, fitness etc & WOLF (or better, its OE variant WULF): a man who is agressive in making amorous advances to women. Sorta, try to imagine, Beowulf wooing Cleopatra! Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Comments on Cleowulf:

Dougalistic, 2008-01-17: 05:18:00
You watch too many movies lol. Good word!

Jabberwocky, 2008-01-17: 11:35:00
great word ozzie

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Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2008-01-17: 01:32:00
Today’s definition was suggested by OZZIEBOB. Thank you OZZIEBOB. ~ James

DEFINITION: v. tr., To share your feelings with a customer service representative by using a perceived product deficiency to express your own sense of inadequacy and/or deep seated rage against the world. n., An irritating or annoying customer.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Harasshole: /-hah-ras-hohl-/ Oscar had plenty of cars he needed to work on today, but for twenty minutes now he’d been stuck listening to some harasshole complain that the forty thousand mile warranty on his wife’s car tires ‘under normal driving conditions’ should cover her repeatedly running over curbs, because, he claimed, that’s how she normally drives. Etymology: harass – to torment, as with troubles or cares; pester; persecute (Middle French, harasser “to harry”) + asshole – a stupid, mean, or contemptible person, [or a donkey’s poopchute, perhaps?] (Origin: 1350–1400; Middle English, arshole “anus”) Created by: Tigger.

Comments on Harasshole:

bananabender, 2008-01-16: 05:50:00
How funny!!! I can’t stop laughing! Love the word, sentence and the description. Good one!

Jabberwocky, 2008-01-16: 10:45:00
great word

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-16: 16:23:00
Funny and a great word!

Crusstomer: /cruss-tum-ur/ All clerks manning the crusstomer service counters should be equipped with IPODS playing soothing music with positive reinforcement lyrics. Etymology: customer + crusty (irritable) + cuss (slang for curse) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Crusstomer:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-16: 16:21:00
Maybe if they listen to the soft rock of “Bread” they won’t be so crusty! Another great word!

Bullygoat: /bul – li – gote/ He ranted and raved about the “faulty” nose-hair clippers, complaining that no matter how many times he used them his hair kept growing back. He’s such a bullygoat! Etymology: Bull**** – nonsense, humbug / bully – a tyrannical blustering ruffian / goat – “get on one’s goat” (coll) to annoy, also “act the goat” (coll) to behave foolishly Created by: bananabender.

Comments on Bullygoat:

silveryaspen, 2008-01-16: 08:03:00
“Damn Ram” said Nannygoat, “but I love that old Bullygoat! Clever!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-16: 16:27:00
I like it! Seems to me that he very caprickious!

Tigger, 2008-01-16: 21:02:00
Hey, that’s it. That’s what the guy in the picture kinda’ looks like — a bleating goat!

Creepsumer: /creep-zoom-er/ The worst job at Sears is the product return desk which attracts one creepsumer after another. Etymology: creep + consumer Created by: Stevenson0.

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Be Creative,

James

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Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2008-01-16: 01:08:00
Today’s definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James