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DEFINITION: v. To pretend to be enthusiastic even when you are not, simply because everyone else is. n. Fake enthusiasm.
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Fraudardent
Created by: JumbleGiant
Pronunciation: \ˈfrȯd-ˈär-dənt\
Sentence: Jim didn't like to go shopping for clothes, but had to be keep a fraudardent attitude to spend an enjoyable evening with his mother.
Etymology: fraudulent + ardent
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COMMENTS:
Just a tog in the machine, eh? - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:17:00
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Fauxnatic
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: foh-nat-ik
Sentence: Jill's boyfriend is an extreme sports fan. Trying to make a good impression she has become a fauxnatic, even though she doesn't know the difference between a touchdown and a hole-in-one.
Etymology: faux (artificial or imitation; fake) fanatic (a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal)
Wowooze
Created by: Franneke
Pronunciation: Waaw-ooze
Sentence: His wowoozing became embarrassing.
Etymology: Wow +ooze
Mehtastic
Created by: giveaphuk
Pronunciation: Meh Tas Tick
Sentence: I have to be very mehtastic in order to do my job.
Etymology: Meh (Indifference; to be used when one simply does not care.) + Tastic - that being the end of word Fantastic.
Fauxnaticism
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: foh-NAT-uh-siz-um
Sentence: 'I don't think I like wearing these orange robes,' Donald reflected, as he chanted "Hare Krishna" along with his two new friends at the airport, 'and baldness doesn't really suit me either.' But as a passerby dropped a coin into his bowl, his friends both gave him encouraging smiles, and in his fauxnaticism, all his doubts were quickly forgotten.
Etymology: Faux (artificial or imitation; fake) & Fanaticism (excessive, irrational zeal).
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COMMENTS:
Fauxntastic! - Nosila, 2009-12-08: 09:27:00
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Fauxbullient
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Fo - BOOL - yunt
Sentence: Fawn hated to appear to be dumb or to be left out of events so would put forth hear best fauxbullient manner when confronted with a social situation she either didnt understand or approve of.
Etymology: Blend of 'faux' (fake or false) and 'ebullient' (overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited)
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COMMENTS:
Succinct and intuitive! - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:14:00
Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-29: 08:09:00
Cool Word.. - Alicia, 2008-08-04: 12:09:00
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Falsuthiasm
Created by: chrismduenas
Pronunciation: false-ewe-the-as-him
Sentence:
Etymology: false, enthusiasm
Bogusto
Created by: Alchemist
Pronunciation: bo-GUS-toe
Sentence: Opening her wedding gifts, Alice wondered if she could muster any more bogusto as she unwrapped her third Salad Shooter.
Etymology: bogus, gusto
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COMMENTS:
rolls off the tongue! also great for archaic etymology! - jadenguy, 2007-05-25: 10:06:00
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Garrible
Created by: scaredboy617
Pronunciation: Garr-ih-bull
Sentence: Jim is very garrible.
Etymology: Garr - to chatter. Ible - Able to
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne! ~ James
purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 12:36:00
James - were you peeking in my bathroom? I actually own a nose hose - a fantastic contraption for allergies! I resent your disspiction! ;-)
Clayton - 2007-05-25: 14:19:00
Speaking of which, did anybody see this nifty "nasal aspirator" mentioned on BoingBoing? http://www.nosefrida.com/
purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 15:16:00
Here's mine. Ain't she a beaut? http://www.hydromedonline.com/hp.html.
Hey Purpleartichokes, I am totally gungfaux for netipots! Especially if you have a lot stuff stuck in your nose. ~ James
wordmeister - 2007-05-25: 23:49:00
I want one! James should offer it as a prize!
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