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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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Thincouragement

Created by: chadfust

Pronunciation: Thin-courage-ment

Sentence: Garth's marijuana-induced ideas were worthy of only thincouragement.

Etymology: Thin + encouragement

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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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Approvalying

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: uh-proove-a-lie-ing

Sentence: Your approvalying has led me to bankruptcy, when I was counting on your sagacity.

Etymology: approval (support) + lying (telling untruths)

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Plustalk

Created by: Discoveria

Pronunciation: Pluss-tork (stress 1st syllable)

Sentence: Ever the optimist, Adrian constantly plustalked Bob into believing he could do anything. ---Schools are unfortunately sending out a plustalk message - children will eventually learn that there are some jobs they will never be smart enough to do.

Etymology: Plus+talk

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