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Verbotomist's Delight

This is a Darwinian greenhouse. To see the top verboticisms for each definition, visit the archives on the Verbotomy Blog.

I wish that girl would talk to me...

DEFINITION: To get what you wished for, but not exactly what you wanted.

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Honey! Come see this floor! It's so shining!

DEFINITION: The happy period in a marriage, which occurs once the husband has been fully domesticated.

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This is going to be the closest shave ever!

DEFINITION: To push yourself so hard, to reach an impossibly high standard of perfection, that you end up undercutting your own success.

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Drop that controller right now!

DEFINITION: A state of extreme agitation developed after extended periods of non-stop video game participation; commonly affects males of all ages!

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But I've already shown you every shoe in the store...

DEFINITION: To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending.

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If I don't get this stupid song out of my head...

DEFINITION: A state of reduced mental capacity, caused by an inability to think of anything but an annoying pop song, which seems to be endlessly repeating itself in your mind.

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Did I just shampoo? Or was that cream rinse?

DEFINITION: A momentary break in the time-space continuum, which often occurs while showering, and leaves one wondering whether or not they have shampooed their hair.

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Why? It didn't use to bug you.

DEFINITION: A personality quirk or habit, which at first blush seems "cute", but which can quickly become so annoying that it undermines personal relationships.

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