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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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Enfsarcastic

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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Simuelate

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: sim-you-ee-late

Sentence: When the Team Power business strategy was being taught at work, I found it extremely difficult to simuelate; it was just another plan destined for failure.

Etymology: simulate, elate

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COMMENTS:

good one purple - I really like the way it sounds - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-25: 06:10:00

apt! incredibly so. wow, really. i think i'm chasing jabberwocky... - jadenguy, 2007-05-25: 10:24:00

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Awesimulate

Created by: daisy

Pronunciation: aww-sim-u-late

Sentence: I had to awsimulate interest in my girlfriend's cat and her ability to meow "I love you"

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Fauxcitement

Created by: greytellie

Pronunciation: foh-sahyt-muhnt

Sentence: His exuberant fauxcitement was transparently false.

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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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metrohumanx Just a tog in the machine, eh? - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:17:00

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Concoctikeen

Created by: Maureen

Pronunciation: con coc ti keen

Sentence: Sally was concoctikeen when boyfriend Sam was showing her his stamp collection, but secretly she was bored to tears.

Etymology: concoct - to make up. keen - eager

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Perfadiousness

Created by: Clayton

Pronunciation: per-FAD-ee-uhs-nis

Sentence: Richard's needy perfadiousness was most evident whenever foreign films were discussed. He kept referring to Kurosawa as "the caterer's crowning achievement."

Etymology: perfidiousness (intentional deceit) + fad (well, we all know what a fad is)

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Deliet

Created by: galwaywegian

Pronunciation: dee lyet

Sentence: Her expression was one of pure deliet, right up to the time she clocked him with the le creuset pot he had lovingly selected to mark their 10th anniversary

Etymology: delight, lie

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Mockjoy

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

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Falsezeal

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: fals zeel

Sentence: Brendan always seemed to have to use falsezeal when expressing himself about other people's choices. Like when his Mom announced she had made a lovely grapefruit and tomato pie for dessert. Or when his Dad invited him to play a Monopoly marathon (in other words, they play all night until his Dad wins). Or when his girlfriend a) told him she was 3 months pregnant and b) wanted to name their child something unusual like movie star baby name choices, such as CocoPuff Pepperoni or Diesel Dragnetto. Yes, maybe if poor Brendan became a man and aired his own opinion, he wouldn't have to always falsezeal himself!

Etymology: false ( not genuine or real; being an imitation) & Zeal ( excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; a feeling of strong eagerness)

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 01:26:00
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.

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 17:03:00
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!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2008-07-28: 00:02:00
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Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-08: 00:07:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne. ~ James