Verboticisms

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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Created by: jonobo

Pronunciation: normal

Sentence: human

Etymology: behaviour

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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: 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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COMMENTS:

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: TJayzz

Pronunciation: Ee-ger-sham-u-lent

Sentence: Lorna had great difficulty pretending to be Eagershamulent when her boyfriend arranged a surprise 30th birthday treat for her and her mates. It wasn't really his fault he wasn't to know how much she hated heights when he booked a flight in a hot air balloon, she didn't want to look stupid so she took a deep breath, closed her eyes and followed the others into the basket.

Etymology: Eager(Strongly wanting to to do or have) ORIGIN Old French aigre 'keen' from Latin acer 'sharp'. + Sham (bogus, false) + Fraudulent (deceitful) = Eagershamulent

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COMMENTS:

No lofty aspersions in that basket. - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:13:00

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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.

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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)

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Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: vim-BOO-zuhl

Sentence: "Yeah. It is a very big job, isn't it," Kenny said. "But we can do it, don't' anyone forget. We can do it if we just remember that we can't do it without one another's help." Bob nodded agreement, paused for a moment as if to ponder the truth in what Kenny had just said, and then spoke: "I have some ideas, Kenny," he said, enthusiastically taking a small notebook from his brief case. " I'd like to get your thoughts on them." Some of the things that Kenny and the others liked most about Bob was the way he listened to them; saw that they had the major role in decision making, and insisted they take all the credit for successful outcomes. Nevertheless, in time, it seemed strange, as Kenny thought more deeply about it, that Bob, despite all his enthusiastic utterances, never aspired, or sought to play any real role in the running of the Club. Already growing quickly in Kenny's mind was the picture of Bob as a pallid pretender, whose words were simply spoken to vimboozle them.

Etymology: VIM: lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality & BOOZLE (of bamboozle):to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like; humbug; hoodwink, gyp.

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COMMENTS:

This calls for revolution! - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:15:00

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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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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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