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DEFINITION: n. The embarrassing situation which occurs when a someone says "I love you" and you cannot say it back because you don't "love them", you just "like them". v. To feel uncomfortable when someone says "I love you."
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Donwannaholdyrhand
Created by: splendiction
Pronunciation: don wan na hold yr hand
Sentence: In moments they’d be on stage! Peggy, Cindy , Joyce, Mary and Raymond, yes, Raymond, managed to secure a choice spot close to the barracade. Oh why did Raymond have to come, thought Cindy. He stood next to her, tentatively brushing the back of his hand against hers, and she felt donwannaholdhrnanded because she’d soon be screaming, “I love you John!” to her favourite Beatle. Poor Raymond, he’d be so disappointed.
Etymology: donwannaholdyrhand n or v. From the word "don't" and the famous Beatles song, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand."
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COMMENTS:
good sentence - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 17:46:00
Sounds like no one is going to sing "She loves you" to Raymond! - Nosila, 2009-02-11: 02:05:00
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Declarashun
Created by: Nuwanda
Pronunciation: deck-lair-ay-shun
Sentence: The scene was set--cozy table in the back of a nice restaurant, a nice bottle of wine, me looking good in my favorite red shift from Ann Taylor Loft (Ok, it was the outlet, but it looked full-price). Just after our dinner plates were cleared, my date looked into my eyes with that moo-ey look that signifies trouble when it comes from the wrong person. I became intensely interested in the dessert menu. He placed his hand on mine and said, "Kate, I have to tell you. I love--" "Creme brulee?" I said a little too loud and too fast. "Me too! Should we split one or get two? Let's get two. I am not ready to share dessert with you yet." Then I focused all my attention on flagging down the waiter to avoid the declarashun that was headed my way. Dang. I should have worn the Old Navy jean skirt instead.
Etymology: Declaration: a statement that is emphatic and explicit changed to include Shun: avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
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COMMENTS:
Good sentence and word - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 17:40:00
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Blushoff
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Bluu-sh-off
Sentence: When Richard declared his undying love for Anna, she was mortified and a little embarrassed. Although she liked him, she had to give him the blushoff as there was no way she could think of him as anything other than a friend.
Etymology: Blush(to be embarrassed) Play on give someone the brush off.
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COMMENTS:
cute and hits the meaning well. - mweinmann, 2009-02-10: 09:37:00
super - Jabberwocky, 2009-02-10: 10:24:00
Perfection! - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 17:36:00
Excellent!! - Mustang, 2009-02-10: 21:31:00
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Imheartial
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: im/heart/ial
Sentence: Brett is imheartial to Jenny's advances.
Etymology: IMHEARTIAL - noun - from IMPARTIAL (uninvovled; detached; neutral) + HEART (love)
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COMMENTS:
very fitting etymology and word - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 17:52:00
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Inflatuation
Created by: VikingLord
Pronunciation: en flat chew hay [silent "h"] shun
Sentence: Mary had to finally admit to herself that she was stuck in an inflatuation with George and there seemed to be no escape.
Etymology:
Amororless
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: āmôrôrles
Sentence: She loved him more and more. He loved her amororless. Her love was passionate, his approximate.
Etymology: amore (love in Italian) + more or less (indifference)
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COMMENTS:
wonderful - Jabberwocky, 2009-02-10: 10:23:00
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Thatshamore
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: that-sham-MOR-ay
Sentence: When Hubert told her he loved her with all his heart Clarissa shuddered in revulsion, but she did have sympathy for the poor oaf and momentarily considered telling a little white lie and saying she loved him too, but was silently singing to herself, Thatshamore', and in the end stuttered and stammered in an effort to change the subject.
Etymology: Blend of 'that's', 'sham', and amore' (Italian for 'love')
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COMMENTS:
super word Mustang - Jabberwocky, 2009-02-10: 10:26:00
well said sentence and excellent word - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 18:02:00
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Shuxfu
Created by: idavecook
Pronunciation: SH-UH-CKS-FOO
Sentence: I was totally shuxfued last night after Stacy just grinned and won the world's shoe gazing contest...
Etymology: Aww Shux + Kung Fu to the ticker.
Fortilove
Created by: GlobalGallery
Pronunciation: four-tee-luv
Sentence: It was fortilove at first sight. Maria was feeling uneasy after Carlos spent so much money on her. The dinner, the flowers, the limo. What was next, a ring? He made such an effort to score points and win her affections but she felt it was inappropriate. Anything more would be too much and it would be game over.
Etymology: A play on the tennis score '40-luv' where the game is over if the server scores the next point.
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COMMENTS:
Good one! - TJayzz, 2009-02-10: 14:53:00
Super clever. Great create. - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 17:47:00
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Ribbitterate
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: ri-bi-ter-rate
Sentence: Kramitt Rah-ba-ba-bah had to ribbitterate several times to try and get his love across to Bushwa.
Etymology: Ribbit and Reiterate combined - To say something again or a number or times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James