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DEFINITION: v. To offer unquestioning support and enthusiasm, when perhaps, some "constructive criticism" would be more helpful. n. Support which is given without restraint or consideration.

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Floptimism

Created by: sodium

Pronunciation: flop-ti-mizz-um

Sentence: Although Gene could see that Randy was setting himself up for a big fall, he smiled and offered some floptimism.

Etymology: optimism + (the inevitable) flop

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Beercheer

Created by: Alchemist

Pronunciation: Beer-cheer

Sentence: In retrospect, we probably shouldn't have beercheered Bob into trying to break the world javelin-catching record. The doc says he'll be up and around soon, though.

Etymology: Beer + cheer - relates to how good stupid ideas tend to sound after a few beers.

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Obsequiocy

Created by: ArsMajika

Pronunciation: ub-SEE-KWEE-ah-SEE

Sentence: I can't believe the degree of obsequiocy those two idiot brown-nosers have.

Etymology: Obsequious + Idiocy

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Backpateror

Created by: idavecook

Pronunciation: BACK-PAT-ER-OR

Sentence: Harold's always so nice. He really came thru as my backpateror when I started my hampster milk empire.

Etymology: A good ol Pat on the Back + Awesomer + Terminator

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Agreementalcase

Created by: toadstool57

Pronunciation: agrEE-men-tal-cAse

Sentence: Dave is an agreementalcase. One of his qualities to avoid controversy. Agreeing on, and reinforcing everything Jill says, reguardless if it's correct or not.

Etymology: agreement/mental case

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Wisdumb

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Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: wiz-dum

Sentence: Instead of seeking the advise of his professor, Ben followed the wisdumb of his frat buddies and changed his major to Advanced Macrame.

Etymology: wisdom: common sense; good judgement + dumb: stupid; asinine

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Complimeant

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: comp-leh-ment

Sentence: Though he generally felt a bit guilty afterwards, James would only offer complimeants when others needed guidance, sending them flowery praise when what he meant to do was give them solid advice.

Etymology: Blend of 'compliment' (flowery praise) and 'meant' (intended)

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Sensibull

Created by: egonschiela

Pronunciation: sen-se-bull

Sentence: Although James was thrilled with the discovery that earthworms contained life-sustaining properties, his lab. partner's proposal required a fair bit of sensibull discussion.

Etymology: sensible (of good sense, reason) + bull (foolish talk)

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Enthusipid

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: enθoōsipid

Sentence: The company seems to fling itself from one dissaster to another, perhaps attributable to to the corp of enthusipid managers who can stand up and cheer for any idea presented. They can get behind anything as long as it doesn*t require them to think. These bandwagoneers are just as quick to jump camps if the program they were supporting receives any flak.

Etymology: enthused (say something that expresses one*s eager enjoyment, interest, or approval) + insipid (lacking vigor or interest)

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Veneerate

Created by: chofu67

Pronunciation: ven ear ate

Sentence: The pundits on Fox readily veneerated W's latest plan to send additional troops into Iraq.

Etymology: veneer (skin deep) + rate

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