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'You've done such a good job emptying your beer bottles.'

DEFINITION: v., To imply that person is usually unhelpful when asking for their assistance. n., An unwilling, unproductive and uninhibitedly useless helper.

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Complimalign

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: comp - luh - muh - lyn

Sentence: Marjorie was always frustrated with Brad because of his refusal to look for a job and she took every opportunity to complimalign him when she asked for help with a task.

Etymology: Blend of compliment and malign

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Futilaide

Created by: Filthy

Pronunciation: \ˈfyü-təl-\ˈād\

Sentence: Glenn was such a FUTILAIDE that when he did get around to taking the trash out of the apartment, he only bothered to set it on the balcony.

Etymology: FUTILE + AIDE (a person who helps a more skilled person)= FUTILAIDE

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Slothargic

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: sloth-AR-jik

Sentence: If John was any more slothargic he would require dusting. His girlfriend had gotten into the habit of selecting his cloths for him so that he would match the color scheme of the couch pillows.

Etymology: sloth (reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness) + lethargic (affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic)

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COMMENTS:

Like it! - TJayzz, 2008-09-05: 13:19:00

very descriptive - Jabberwocky, 2008-09-05: 13:35:00

good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-09-08: 19:39:00

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Knowyoudont

Created by: Osomatic

Pronunciation: know + you + don't

Sentence: I hate to knowyoudont you, but you've never been helpful before so I have no expectation of assistance with taking this splinter out of my toe.

Etymology: I know you don't.

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Slackassassist

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: slak-ass-uh-sist

Sentence: Because he was such a seasoned slackassassister she refused to give in this time and bought a supply of paper plates, plastic cups and utensils all because of the dishwasher emptying incident.

Etymology: slack + ass + assist

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Sluggest

mrskellyscl

Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: slug-jest

Sentence: At first Nan quietly sluggested that Ron may want to get off the couch and help clean the apartment. When he didn't move, she threw him, his skateboard and his 6 pack out the door.

Etymology: suggest: to imply or offer for consideration + slug: a lazy, slothful person

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Delumpicant

Created by: Daneslarue

Pronunciation: Dee - Lump - E- Cant

Sentence: He is such a delumpicant! I can't get him to do anything!

Etymology: Lump - Useless, lazy "I can't" - not willing to do any chores

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Hessistant

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: hehs-SIHS-tuhnt

Sentence: Alex's lovely young tutor proved to be a mere hessistant, cancelling their sessions as soon as he mentioned that they'd be by candlelight.

Etymology: hesitant + assistant

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Nocomodator

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: no kom o dator

Sentence: Aiden had not yet found his purpose in life. While he awaited destiny, he watched TV all day long, drank the house dry and ate everything in the fridge. His girlfriend, Bet, worked full-time, went to school, bought the food and drink and cleaned the house. Finally fed up with the nocomodator known as her boyfriend Aiden, she gave him an ultimatum. Either get a job and contribute to their finances or stay home and do all the housework and shopping or get out. Aiden searched his soul and got himself a real job, paying great money. The thoughts of his mastering homemaker mode was overwhelming. Now he could Aiden a Bet!

Etymology: No (negative; not in any degree or manner; not at all) & Accomodator (someone who performs a service or does a favor)

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Lemonaide

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Created by: karenanne

Pronunciation: lem un AYD

Sentence: The kindergarten teacher, Ms. Loving, was hoping that her new teacher assistant, Eve, would be as energetic as her previous one had been. Instead, Eve was lazy, had no initiative, and proved be more of a lemonaide. Ms. Loving took to calling her Eve Aide behind her back, because that's what Eve did every time there was a bulletin board to be made or shapes to be cut.

Etymology: lemon (something that is unreliable or doesn't work; a disappointment) + aide (helper)

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-10-05: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by ChristopherAndersen. Thank you ChristopherAndersen! ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2010-02-02: 00:13:00
Today's definition was suggested by ChristopherAndersen. Thank you ChristopherAndersen. ~ James