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DEFINITION: n. A reprimand, usually given to a "significant other", for improper labeling of the relationship. v. To scold someone for incorrectly describing, at least from your point of view, the state your personal relationship.
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Possnope
Created by: MandeepSandhu
Pronunciation: (poss- nope)
Sentence: you are not allowed to possnope and tell other people that we are dating.
Etymology: poss- to be able, have power
Dontcallmebaby
Created by: splendiction
Pronunciation: don't call me baby
Sentence: “Dontcallmebaby ANYMORE!" she later scoffed. Earlier at dinner he had introduced her to an old friend as his “Baby”. Their age difference was becoming a problem.
Etymology: There is a popular song now with this phrase: "Don't call me baby, anymore!", as a way of denouncing a relationship.
Beratemate
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: bee-rate-mate
Sentence: At their very own wedding why did she still continue to beratemate him?
Etymology: berate (as in scold) + mate (partner)
Overlovelyconfident
Created by: Humphries
Pronunciation: ov-er-luv-ly-con-fid-en-t
Sentence: When you are overlovelyconfident you overstep your bounds in a relationship, like with nicknames.
Etymology: over as in to much love as in love confident as in believing in ones self
Trashlament
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: trash-la-ment
Sentence: Miriam's response to Clarence's criticism of her participation in their romance was nothing short of a harsh trashlament covering a multitude of Clarence's recent remarks.
Etymology: Trash: v. Criticize, rebuke, demean and Lament; v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something
Shoveletter
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: Shuv - Let - Ter
Sentence: Leonard felt that he needed to give Gloria a shoveletter because lately, she had been telling their friends that they were engaged. He pondered whether he should deliver it verbally..... He did not want to end their relationship, just shake it up and reconstitute it a bit....
Etymology: Shove (Jostle, Push), Love, Loveletter
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COMMENTS:
funny - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:37:00
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Husbanned
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: huz band
Sentence: When Melinda discovered that her new live-in, Jeff, was telling everyone that she was now his "Old Lady", she husbanned him from using the term!
Etymology: Husband (male spouse) & Banned (forbidden, not allowed)
Lovechide
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: love-cheyed
Sentence: Twila glared, "Bastard!" Whatever he did or said, Harold knew that there was an issue, so he took responsiblility for her lovechide.
Etymology: wordplay on Love Child: illegitimate offspring, bastard, issue
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COMMENTS:
love it - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:34:00
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Fiancearful
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: fee ans eer ful
Sentence: Fred knew he was in for a fiancearful when he introduced Norma as his first wife-to-be.
Etymology: Fiance (a man who is engaged to be married) & Earful (a severe scolding)
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COMMENTS:
ooh - dangerous move - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:33:00
-oh no! He's got plans! Maybe Norma won't marry him after all. - splendiction, 2009-04-28: 22:20:00
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Orgraver
Created by: 589195
Pronunciation: oor-grave-er
Sentence: When I mentioned to my friend that me and my girlfriend were getting really close, she orgravered me in a way I won't soon forget.
Etymology: Or- to speak Grav- heavy ver-true
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Is that like a boyfiend?