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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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Pitchelate
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
Pseudogeist
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"
Shepedic
Created by: Doribi
Pronunciation:
Sentence: I was very shepedic about the idea of going bungie jumping this weekend
Etymology: Sheep+pathetic
Enrusiasm
Created by: Rhyme79
Pronunciation: enn-rooze-ee-az-eum
Sentence: The social pressure to display enrusiasm for something I couldn't give two ticks about is draining me of joy.
Etymology: Enthusiasm with ruse(trick) squashed in the middle.
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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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)
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)
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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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
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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