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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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Rovercommit
Created by: maxxy
Pronunciation: ROH-ver-come-it
Sentence: Jim rovercommited to his boss's plan for a new Coke formula, and ended up running a bottling plant in Tucumcari.
Etymology: Karl Rove + overcommit
Champeeon
Created by: quippingqueen
Pronunciation: champ/pee/on
Sentence: To champeeon his cause was akin to raining on his parade, but what was he to do with such an outrageous idea.
Etymology: vulgar verb variation of "champion"
Bushpraise
Created by: jedijawa
Pronunciation: bush-praise
Sentence: His parents would Bushpraise him when he made even the most stupid of mistakes.
Etymology: Pres. Bush seems to get a pass no matter how stupid he acts.
Unyescessary
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: un-yes-ess-air-ee
Sentence: letting him believe he looked good in that shirt was most unyescessary
Etymology: unnecessary, yes
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)
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
Ruindulge
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /'rĂ¼-in-"d&lj/
Sentence: Sometimes there's a fine line between over-criticism and ruindulgence, but usually it's pretty easy to tell the difference.
Etymology: From ruin + indulgence
Failbait
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: FAIL-bate
Sentence: Although a little voice in her head told Sue that hiring hundreds of telemarketers to promote the product was not a good plan, Bob failbaited her into doing it.
Etymology: fail, (jail)bait
Zealost
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: zel/lozt
Sentence: The unquestioning support of their leader lead to many zealost citizens.
Etymology: zealous + lost
Encouragitis
Created by: Johnnyweird
Pronunciation: En-curr-ahj-aye-tiss
Sentence: My encouragitis has led to many terrible, terrible business ventures which have ended in utter failure.
Etymology: