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DEFINITION: v. To stick to your plan even though you've realized it's dumb. n. A stupid plan, especially if it's a career plan suggested by parents, teachers or guidance counselors who want you to be something that you're not.
Verboticisms
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Vocationono
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: vo-cay-shun-NO-no
Sentence: By following his mentor's recommendation to pursue a career in a field he truly hated, Larson was committing vocationono and was on a path to certain failure and while seeking short term fulfillment he was oblivious to the long term disappointments.
Etymology: Blend of vocation and no no
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COMMENTS:
What is work? Work is STRUGGLE!
-Chairman Moe
....gret word, Muz! - metrohumanx, 2009-06-08: 05:05:00
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Modusoperandumb
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: moh/duhs/op/uh/ran/dum
Sentence: A parent who pushes a child into an activity, or area where the child has no known ability, or confidence is performing an act of modusoperandumb.
Etymology: modus operandi (an unvarying, or unyielding act, method, or procedure) + dumb
Automoron
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /aw-TOM-mohr-on/ (pronounced like the word 'automaton')
Sentence: Jill dreamed of attending Le Cordon Bleu, becoming a chef and, one day, opening her own restaurant. Yet, every day she would go into work like an automoron, hating most of those who worked at the law firm and the other senior partners because they seemed content with their occupations. Her parents had prepared her well for a career in law, but ultimately she felt that her job lacked fulfillment.
Etymology: Automaton - a self-operating machine or mechanism, especially a robot, performing routine tasks (from Greek, automatos "self-acting") + Moron - a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment (from Greek, moros "foolish, dull")
Modusoperandumb
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: moh/duhs/op/uh/ran/dum
Sentence: A parent who pushes a child into an activity, or area where the child has no known ability, or confidence is performing an act of modusoperandumb.
Etymology: modus operandi (an unvarying, or unyielding act, method, or procedure) + dumb
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COMMENTS:
Welcome back, Stevenson0! - Nosila, 2009-06-08: 21:27:00
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Undertermining
Created by: scissorlips
Pronunciation: UN-der-term-MINE-ing
Sentence: The way our country clings to foreign policy which is so clearly flawed with such resolution can only be considered undertermining.
Etymology: From undermine: (to lessen or deplete the strength of) + determined: (no hesitation or wavering)
Realisidiot
Created by: chingbangwa
Pronunciation: ree-yal-ee-see-dee-yot
Sentence: Adam was determined to jump from his roof into his car. He knew it was stupid but its what he always wanted to do. He knows hes being a realisidiot but he is going to do it anyway.
Etymology: Realise(Be fully aware or cognizant of) + idiot (A person of subnormal intelligence)
Momentdumb
Created by: arrrteest
Pronunciation: moe-ment-dum
Sentence: Jillian had an epiphany about her present course of action, but her momentdumb prevented her from avoiding the train wreck that was approaching.
Etymology: momentum, an impelling force or strength + dumb, slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
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COMMENTS:
Best of the day! - Mustang, 2008-04-28: 21:22:00
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Determinut
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: dee-TERM-eh-nut
Sentence: Gwendolyn is a whacked out determinut when it comes to career choices, bent on becoming an opera singer though she cant carry a tune, has a raspy voice and cant even pronounce the names of most operas.
Etymology: Blend of 'determined' (bent on doing something) and 'nut' (slang for ''crazy person')
Mockupation
Created by: DrWebsterIII
Pronunciation: ma:k -u - peshien
Sentence: Celine's current mockupation as well as her pride and ego stood in the way of her true professional calling, similar to what verbotomy does to me on occasion
Etymology: Mock (travesty) + occupation ( the principal professional activity in one's life)
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COMMENTS:
Great word! I struggled with this one! - hyperborean, 2009-06-08: 21:52:00
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Comments:
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Secret # 1: "There is no plan". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Nosila - 2008-04-28: 22:24:00
I can usually get the new word by 10:00 pm MDT, but last night it was late and I eventually had to flake out to get up for work. Hope it's "on time" tonight!Cheers!
Yes Nosila, I was working way too late last night. I got stuck between few words, or something like that... but eventually I got it done. Thanks! ~ James
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Secret # 1: "There is no plan". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by johnnybunko. Thank you johnnybunko. ~ James