Month: July 2009

DEFINITION: v. To generously allow others to precede you in hopes that they will identify, reduce, and perhaps be eliminated by, the potential hazards. n. A gesture of courtesy which is really the lead-in to a trap.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Shivalry: /shiv-ul-ree/ Tex thought it was awfully nice of Bubba to let him go out into the exercise yard before him, but as he emerged into the sunlight and saw a group of H Block inmates waiting for him, he realised it had simply been a case of shivalry. Etymology: shiv [crude weapon], chivalry Created by: rikboyee.

Protocull: /proh-toh-cull/ In today’s competitive office environment it is important to follow the correct protocull (i.e. find some other sucker to tell the boss the bad news) in order to survive. Etymology: protocol for culling Created by: jrogan.

Comments on Protocull:

scrabbelicious, 2009-07-29: 15:30:00
1 Across: For zapping cyber viruses, perhaps (9). Good word I say!

Snaregiver: /snair – giv – ur/ Marty was the ultimate snaregiver. Under the pretense of being kind and loving, he let Arty take the first bite…. Etymology: snare (trap: something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares), giver (someone who devotes himself completely), play on the word “caregiver” ( person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult ) Created by: mweinmann.

Comments on Snaregiver:

splendiction, 2009-07-29: 20:05:00
Excellent word! One I will use!

Decoytesy: /de-coy-tes-y/ Micky was given a great decoytesy when he was tricked into putting a bell on the cat by the mayor of the mouse kingdom. Etymology: decoy:a means to mislead or lead into danger; entrap + courtesy: given or done as a polite gesture Created by: mrskellyscl.

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DEFINITION: v. To get what you wished for, but not exactly what you wanted. n. A wish come true that’s a total let down.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Rainblow: /rain-blow/ Jim was always chasing rainblows. Everytime he thought his dreams would come true, something always managed to blow it. Etymology: rainbow: “I’m always Chasing Rainbows” was a song by Harry Carroll in 1918 about an optimistic person who was constantly pushed back by the events of life, and was a popular song of the time. It was featured in a 1941 movie sung by Judy Garland. It was also recorded by Bing Crosby, Perry Como and other crooners of the era. It was also one of my grandmother’s favorite songs. + Blow: 1) a sudden unexpected event 2) slang – “that blows” — something that sucks or is a bummer Created by: mrskellyscl.

Comments on Rainblow:

mweinmann, 2009-07-28: 08:00:00
Pefect! I love it.

Wishwreck: /wuish – rek/ Oliver was the victim of a wishwreck this week. This often happened to him. He would build up a fantasy about something or someone in his mind and when he finally got what he wanted, reality was often disappointing. Etymology: wish, wreck Created by: mweinmann.

Comments on Wishwreck:

artr, 2009-07-28: 09:39:00
Reality is for those who lack imagination

Dayscreaming: /dāskrÄ“ming/ His mother always told him, “be careful what you wish for” and now he knew why. Ever since he had taken up boxing to get in shape Sidney would daydream about being good enough to go pro. Now, sitting in the ring across from the champ, his daydreaming had turned into dayscreaming. It was a full-fledged daymare. Sure, it was just a charity exhibition match but the look in the champ’s eyes when Sidney teased him about his pink trunks left him hoping that his teeth were well anchored. Etymology: daydreaming (a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present) + screaming (give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain) Created by: artr.

Comments on Dayscreaming:

splendiction, 2009-07-28: 20:26:00
– good word!

Dohdream: /Dough-Dream/ D’ohdream!, not again, I must be due one small dream to come true:( Etymology: Remming together of 1)D’oh, exclamation of fury, discontent and general indignance made famous by Homer of the Simpsons 2)dayDream Chief activity of Walter Mitty and his decendents (mankind..not womankind mind) Created by: scrabbelicious.

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DEFINITION: n. A state of extreme agitation developed after extended periods of non-stop video game participation; commonly affects males of all ages! v. To twist yourself up into a knot while playing video games.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Nintendone: /nin ten done/ Seven hours of gaming left them nintendone. After a short break they’d get over to Blake’s basement where four more hours at the controllers would leave them xbaked. Etymology: From nintendo and done. Created by: splendiction.

Arcadymalady: /Are-cade-ie-mal-aid-ie/ “Yes, that’s right (arrow) Your Honour, I’m pleading not guilty on account of the acute bout of arcadyMalady that came over me all of a sudden like, before I went ‘*BANG*’ right arrow, right arrow, x button, y button…KILLEDA….you know?” Etymology: Splicing of Arcade (Place of worship for gamers) and Malady (generally to feel poorly, usually for an extented period as in mourning or in winter blues/greys) Created by: scrabbelicious.

Hyperwiiality: /hyp-er-wee-al-i-ty/ Mrs. Fudd found Elmer in a state of hyperwiiality when she returned from a visit to her parents and saw that he had been playing video games since she left and had not stopped to eat or sleep. “At least I don’t have to do the dishes,” she thought as she pulled the plug. Etymology: hyperreality: blurring the lines of reality and fantasy as in video gaming or online virtual reality. Hyperreality tricks the consciousness into accepting artificially contrived stimulation instead a conscious emotional involvement + Wii: a video game system (Elmer Fudd — a Looney Tunes cartoon character who couldn’t pronounce the letter r in words and substituted the letter w instead) Created by: mrskellyscl.

Electrauma: /ilektroumÉ™/ Summer has not been good for Billy. After 3 straight days of video gaming, he is having a bad case of electrauma. His game of choice, Grand Theft Auto, has left him a virtual vidiot. Everything he picks up becomes a weapon. When he tried to stab his roommate with a toothbrush the attendants at his nursing home decided it was time to cut off his game privileges and get him to sleep. Etymology: electronic (relating to or carried out using a computer or other electronic device) + trauma (emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury) Created by: artr.

Comments on Electrauma:

splendiction, 2009-07-27: 20:53:00
vidiot – hilarious! Good word!

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DEFINITION: v. To tease, ridicule or twitter about someone who has made a fashion mistake. n. A materialistic twit who feels it’s their duty to inform others when fashion standards have not been met.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Fadger: /fad-ger/ Jenny was a stuck up fashion bitch who loved to fadger anyone not wearing the latest in style fashion designer label.

Etymology: FADGER – verb – from FAD (a temporary fashion) + BADGER (to harass, pester, nag)

Created by: Stevenson0.

Sartoricist: /sar tori sist/ ChiChi & Fadima set themselves up as the two fashionistas in the accounting office. They set the trends and mocked those who did not. They were so vicious about it that the wags in the office dubbed them the Dresstapo. Fadima went too far when she ridiculed the new girl, Mensa, in payables. Mensa did not even try to compete in the office fashion Olympics and satoricist that she was, Fadima made fun of her at every opportunity. Wasn’t she surprised when Mensa was promoted over her and ChiChi and made their new boss. Yes, accounting can be accrual world, even when you are trendy! Etymology: Sartorial (of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring, clothing, appearance) & Satiricist (someone who ridicules with satire) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Sartoricist:

splendiction, 2009-07-24: 16:33:00
Mensa’s got intelligent style! What will she do as their boss? -rise above? (Dresstapo – love it!)

Coutourdeforce: /coo-toor-de-fors/ Julia was a coutourdeforce and would relentlessly critique wardrobe malfunctions. Etymology: couture + tour de force Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Coutourdeforce:

splendiction, 2009-07-24: 16:38:00
– excellent word!

Twitic: /twit-ic/ Marcia was the local fashion twitic. She made sure to review everyone’s apparance in her tweets to her friends. Etymology: twit + twitter: + critic: professional who judges the arts and fashion Created by: mrskellyscl.

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DEFINITION: v. To compensate for lack of love, attention and/or sexual favors by buying things, lots of things. n. An object purchased to compensate for sexual dawdling.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Buysexual: /bīˈsek sh oōəl/ People say that things change when the ring goes on. If bedroom activities were curtailed after the nuptials, they became stagnant after the kids arrived. Kelly found himself becoming buysexual, one day shopping for things for her to garner her favor, the next shopping for himself, to compensate for his sense of inadequacy. For him, it has to be a cash purchase. Somehow, the use of plastic is never as satisfying as the real thing. Etymology: buy (obtain in exchange for payment) + sexual (relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals) a play off of bisexual (having characteristics of both sexes) Created by: artr.

Comments on Buysexual:

Nosila, 2009-07-23: 19:28:00
It’s a good buyword!

Sublimitlessmation: /sub-limit-less-may-shun/ To take his mind off his on again off again relationship Sam resorted to sublimitlessmation and maxed out four credit cards in the process. Etymology: sublimation (divert the energy of a primitve impulse) + limitless Created by: Jabberwocky.

Shopualgratification: /shop u awl gra ti fi cay shun/ Yesterday it was her turn. He bought her two dozen long stems! ‘That should buy me some time,’ he thought. He felt shopuallygratified again with today’s purchases…power tools, ahhhh! Etymology: From sexual gratification and to shop. Created by: splendiction.

Comments on Shopualgratification:

Nosila, 2009-07-23: 19:28:00
shop till you drop…

Consummaterialism: /con summ mayt eereeal izm/ Jill had not realized after she married Bill, his libido would droop so much. Turns out that he got more excited walking into a DIY Store and buying bigger and better tools. He was more interested in servicing his machinery than her. She decided the only way she could combat his consummaterialism and get his attention, would be to wear a nightie made exclusively from Home Depot flyers! You can do it, but they can help… Etymology: Consummate (a.To complete (a marriage) with the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony.
b.To fulfill (a sexual desire or attraction) especially by intercourse) & Consume (spend extravagantly) & Materialism (a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters)

Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Consummaterialism:

splendiction, 2009-07-23: 10:13:00
Excellent! Really funny!

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