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DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one's own odors.
Verboticisms
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Malodorblivious
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: mal-oh-dor-BLIV-yis
Sentence: Leonard perceived himself to be a real hunk and thoroughly irresistible to women but he was actually malodorblivious, totally unaware of the putrid odor he exuded due to his poor hygiene habits and the only heads that were turned were those who turned away to avoid the unpleasantness of his aroma.
Etymology: Blend of 'malodorous' (having an unpleasant or offensive odor; smelling bad) and 'oblivious' (unmindful; unconscious; unaware)
Smellfassured
Created by: bookowl
Pronunciation: smelf/ass/ured
Sentence: To be smellfassured requires confidence and a strong manly smell.
Etymology: smell + self-assured
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COMMENTS:
Funny ! We want to read more.... - metrohumanx, 2008-09-02: 12:26:00
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Fartivious
Created by: mchristof
Pronunciation: far-tiv-ee-us
Sentence: You know, at some point you have to ask: is it me? Am I being fartivious?
Etymology: Fart - to expel internal gas through the anus. Oblivious - Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
Flagrance
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: flāgrəns
Sentence: Tim has decided to take a stand against the chemicals used in personal grooming products. His flagrance can make a statement for him before he enters a room.
Etymology: flagrant (conspicuously or obviously offensive) + fragrance (a pleasant, sweet smell)
Manfume
Created by: hooterbug
Pronunciation: man-fyüm
Sentence: Lori detected an overwhelming blend of her husband Ron's manfume and her dog Spiffy's sweat on the newly re apholstered sofa cushion. Damn their morning jogs! DAMN THEM!!!!!
Etymology: Man + Perfume
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COMMENTS:
Hahahaha! Thank you for this one. It sonds strangely Japanese for some reason. - metrohumanx, 2008-09-02: 12:22:00
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Philistink
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləˌstɪŋk/
Sentence: The culture in the U.S. is such that we've become quite sensitive to body odors, so it takes a true philistink to blissfully remain odorous in the face of wrinkled noses, backpedaling, and flat-out insults.
Etymology: From philistine (a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc.) + stink (a strong, offensive smell)
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COMMENTS:
I'm not actually sure how many people are familiar with the word "philistine," and it's just not as funny if you have to look up the definition. - ErWenn, 2007-10-02: 01:40:00
I got it straight off. Good one. - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:29:00
great word ErWenn - it conveys the appropriate attitude as well - gets my vote - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
There's a strong sense about it. Sentence so true. Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:45:00
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Reekognition
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: ree-kog-nih-shun
Sentence: He was strong in body, mind, and odor - yes, his reekognition could use a little work.
Etymology: reek, recognition
Smugsmog
Created by: wordslikevenom
Pronunciation: smug-smog
Sentence: It was 5:29PM and close to clocking out time as Milly reached into her desk draw and grabbed the plastic carrier bag from inside, flapping it into the air. The bag ballooned open as she rushed to place it over her head, wrapping it tightly around her neck. Bang on 5:30PM, like clockwork, Lenny raised his arms to the back of his head, lent back into his chair and took a big sniff of his shirt armpit. Milly could hear him taking in the air but despite the plastic protection the smugsmog very nearly knocked Jenny out cold. "Ah", he said, "You couldn't buy that in a bottle, eh?"
Etymology: Smug - too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know. Smog - air pollution
Consinkyident
Created by: Hiiamahuskey
Pronunciation: Con-stink-i-dous
Sentence: Bill hadn't showered after working out, and he was so confident! I guess you could call it constinkidous.
Etymology: Con(fident)+Stnk+dous (suffix)
Olfactassault
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Ol-facta-salt
Sentence: The hideous odors emanating from Horace following his workouts amounted to an olfactassault on his co-workers
Etymology: Olfactory + assault
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by IneffableDawn. Thank you IneffableDawn! ~ James
lumina - 2008-09-04: 00:51:00
Oooooo...I get so excited when I win! I'd like to thank...of course Jesus...my parents...for without them I wouldn't be here...the academy of course...my agent...oh wait, I don't have one...(music starts to play me out)OH! There's that music!!! Um...and...Well, I guess this means...You LIKE me...You really, really LIKE me!
lumina - 2008-09-04: 07:27:00
Hey...hours ago it said "I" won. ? Oops...never mind... *blush*
Today's definition was suggested by OZZIEBOB. Thank you OZZIEBOB. ~ James