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DEFINITION: v., To counsel patience and caution when it comes to romantic endeavors. n., An unexpected or unwanted chaperon who has a special knack for "putting ice on it" when people get the "hots".
Verboticisms
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Relationshifter
Created by: LibbyR
Pronunciation: relay-shun-shift-er
Sentence: Sarah is a classic relationshifter. Tell her about your new boyfriend and his amazing sense of humour, and she'll point out his terrible dress sense... and doesn't he still live at home with his mum?
Etymology: relationship (connection of two or more people) + shift (alter, change)
Crankypanky
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: krankee pankee
Sentence: At the first hint of a randy embrace, Assault Peter, the fully-trained crankypanky hound, formed a snarling canine wedge between Paula and Simon.
Etymology: cranky (annoyed) & hanky panky (intention to take advantage)
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COMMENTS:
I actually laughed out loud at this verboticism!!! Very good!! - Dougalistic, 2008-02-13: 04:42:00
Simply rhymes are great any times! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 12:58:00
Would be better if Assault Peter were trained to chase rabbits in the Cranky-hutch! Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 16:55:00
I love the 'American Idol' theme of your sentence — very apropos. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:44:00
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Wetblankettendant
Created by: karenanne
Pronunciation: wet BLANK et ten dent
Sentence: Randy's little sister, Prissy, was his unwitting wetblankettendant. Every time he thought he and his girlfriend had the house to themselves after school and decided to get a little frisky, Prissy would bound into the house, yelling things like, "Raaandeee! There's some lady out here selling subscriptions, so you should talk to her!" or "Raaandeee! Dad said yesterday that it's your turn to do the weeding, and it had better be done before he gets home!"
Etymology: wet blanket (one who spoils others' fun; a killjoy) + attendant (one who accompanies another)
Libidno
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: li/beed/no
Sentence: Fang was the ultimate libidno. His jaws were known to crush anything remotely romantic.
Etymology: libido + no
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COMMENTS:
Your choice of no is simple but so powerful ... libido is at the heart of the definition ... a simply great create! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 18:42:00
Fang obviously brooks no pawplay or puppy love! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 19:19:00
Dang Fang, no Poontang! Nice one Jabber! - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-13: 19:28:00
Could be used as a chant at a feminist rally. Good one! - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:34:00
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Maidenfence
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdṇˌfɛns/
Sentence: Even though her parents were out of town, her obnoxious nudgwink of a little brother kept making lewd comments every time I even looked at her, and that was enough of a maidenfence to keep me from even thinking about any hanky-panky.
Etymology: from maiden(head) + fence. Kinda looks like it has "defense" in there too.
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COMMENTS:
K/nightly sword play! (fencing) Evokes the romaticism of a past age of chivalry. Very nice verbot! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:09:00
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Thirdweiler
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: third - wheel- er
Sentence: Gordon snaked his arm along the back of the lounge and looked longingly into Miranda's eyes. But only for a fleeting second! That amorous feeling had quickly dissipated when the thirdweiler prowled into the room making low growling noises and raising its hackles. The only drooling going on was the dog.
Etymology: third wheel (one who deters the couple's activities - just by being there) + Rottweiler (a breed of dog often used for guard dogs)
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COMMENTS:
The alpha and omega of pun. Thank you :-) - emdeejay, 2008-12-05: 08:19:00
lovely - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-05: 12:40:00
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Amoranchor
Created by: kimmarie
Pronunciation: ah-moor-ang-core
Sentence: The sun was setting, her eyes twinkled, the stars were aligned. As he slid closer to her on the coach a shadow appeared on the stairs. Her father, the amoranchor was poised to put an end to his ambitions.
Etymology: amor is Latin for love and anchor from english, meaning the weighing down of a boat so that it stays still and does not sail off into the sunset.
Amoratude
Created by: 8Revolution8
Pronunciation: a/more/a/tude
Sentence: David does not want to go near Carol after the latest incident with her dad, and also her dad's got amoratude
Etymology: amour (love) + atitude (sharp attitude towards when someone gets the 'hots'
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COMMENTS:
pretty sick word - dalmero8, 2008-02-13: 17:33:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
Dougalistic - 2008-02-13: 04:38:00
Great verbinition freakystyley!
dalmero8 - 2008-02-13: 17:29:00
pretty sick i have to say
galwaywegian - 2008-12-05: 07:21:00
Is this a new one? hurrah!
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
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