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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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Pseudogeist

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Created by: neuroaster

Pronunciation: SYOO-dough-guy-st

Sentence: He claimed that she was not boring her at all, but she knew pseudogeist when she saw it.

Etymology: pseudo- (from Greek pseudes) + geist (from German geist as in "zeitgeist"

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Hobbigitry

Created by: Kevin

Pronunciation: Hob big itree

Sentence: He smiled at his friends demonstrating pure Hobbigitry knowing he'd rather not go on this trip.

Etymology: it stems from need of the hobbits where loyalty and responsibility causes one much frustration and a passive attitude

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Ardourfice

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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Fretend

Created by: thephil

Pronunciation: fr:etend

Sentence: Acctualy, I fretended, when I stated that I love my new job.

Etymology: Fake pRETEND

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Fauxver

Created by: jadenguy

Pronunciation: foe - ver or maybe fah-ver, sort of britishy.

Sentence: He applied nail polish and sported a Victorian vest out of "scene" fauxver.

Etymology: faux - fake fervor - zeal

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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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Wowooze

Created by: Franneke

Pronunciation: Waaw-ooze

Sentence: His wowoozing became embarrassing.

Etymology: Wow +ooze

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Actstatic

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: act/stat/ik

Sentence: With all the enthusiasm and peersure from his friends, he decided to be actstatic in the silly escapade they were about to carry out.

Etymology: ACTSTATIC - verb - from ACT (to operate, or function in a particular way) + ECSTATIC (delightful beyond measure; rapturous)

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COMMENTS:

Good one...very concise. - Mustang, 2008-07-28: 23:07:00

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Mitumitu

Created by: Scattercat

Pronunciation: Me too! Me too!

Sentence: Surrounded by a sea of mitumitu, it was only a matter of time before Jerome submitted to peer pressure.

Etymology: Fairly obvious, I should think...

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COMMENTS:

Cute! Sounds Japanese. - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-25: 12:30:00

Pretty much what I was going for. Though I think what actually popped into my head was mahi-mahi. One time I wish you could use hyphens around here... - Scattercat, 2007-05-25: 13:21:00

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Garrible

Created by: scaredboy617

Pronunciation: Garr-ih-bull

Sentence: Jim is very garrible.

Etymology: Garr - to chatter. Ible - Able to

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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