Verboticisms

Created by: Alicia

Pronunciation: Enaf/Sar/Cast/Ic

Sentence: Bobsicus: Hey Look What I Got You. Michelle: Greaaatt..... A Nose Bidget. Just What I Wanted. "Enfsarcastic Began To Kick In."

Etymology: Enf taken from enthusiastic Sarcastic as in sarcastic

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Created by: swirlygirl

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Created by: greytellie

Pronunciation: foh-sahyt-muhnt

Sentence: His exuberant fauxcitement was transparently false.

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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: pash-n-vict-m

Sentence: Nicky was a passionvictim of the worst kind. She was a champion recruiter for causes she wasn't even interested in just so she could be on the A-list.

Etymology: fashion victim (one who goes along with outlandish clothing and accessories just because everyone else is) + passion (shown by enthusiasts)

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loved your picture of the cup petaj - if anyone missed it, check out the history tab under verbotomize and see yesterday's word - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-25: 11:21:00

A nice cup of herbal tea to celebrate your victory 'downunder'. Nice touch, but your desk is too neat! - Stevenson0, 2007-05-25: 12:09:00

That was the only bit of neat on the desk. I wasn't going to show off the mess. - petaj, 2007-05-25: 21:11:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: fōvər

Sentence: The announcement from headquarters was met with the fauxvor of of a trip to the dentist for a root canal.

Etymology: faux (artificial or imitation; false) + fervor (intense and passionate feeling)

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Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: sham-BULE-yent

Sentence: Not wanting to let on that she didn't really understand the fuss about a new fad, Linda put on her best shambullient effort with amazing 'sincerity'.

Etymology: Blend of the words 'sham' (n. something that is not what it purports to be; a spurious imitation; fraud or hoax) and 'ebullient' (adj. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited)

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Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: AHR-durr-fihs

Sentence: Alex's spasmodic glee at the sight of his date's grey dress was merely a work of ardourfice.

Etymology: ardour + artifice

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Created by: Franneke

Pronunciation: Waaw-ooze

Sentence: His wowoozing became embarrassing.

Etymology: Wow +ooze

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Created by: serendipity9000

Pronunciation: MOK-j-oy

Sentence: When I met my boyfriend's family I had to mockjoy that I loved eggplant. Ugh - what a gross dinner.

Etymology: mock (imitation) + joy (happiness)

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easy to say - petaj, 2007-05-25: 21:15:00

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Created by: hooterbug

Pronunciation: pich/ i /láyt

Sentence: Gabby tried hard to Pitchelate her way into the group by agreeing that a nose bidet was awesome, however she hadn't quite mastered the art.

Etymology: Blend of "Pitch" to try to sell or promote something and "Elate" to make somebody very happy and excited

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