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DEFINITION: v. To whack someone over the head with a pot (or any other handy utensil), because they won't do what you say. n. A complaint about someone who doesn't do things the way you want.
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Potulance
Created by: readerwriter
Pronunciation: paht-chew-luhnce
Sentence: Kate's moods and irritability were so predictable Pete knew the moment he heard the kitchen cupboard doors squeak open he was in for a barrage of her potulance.
Etymology: Using PETULANCE, meaning ill humor, irritability + POT
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COMMENTS:
good one! - mrskellyscl, 2009-04-29: 09:15:00
very funny - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-29: 12:39:00
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Lecrushet
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: leh kruhsh ay
Sentence: Her lecrushet reestablished the pecking order in the kitchen. From now on the only sauce in that kitchen would be edible.
Etymology: le creuset (heavy pots, pans andcasseroles)crush
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COMMENTS:
funny said with a French accent - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-29: 12:37:00
Un mot formidable, cheri(e)! - Nosila, 2009-04-29: 18:31:00
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Utensilash
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: eew-TEN-sihl-lash
Sentence: Ian would frequently criticize Wendy's cooking techniques and being short tempered Wendy would often attempt to utensilash him, striking out with a frying pan, spatula, whisk, or any other utensil that was handy.
Etymology: Blend of 'utensil' (an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen) and 'lash' (v. to strike, hit, whip)
Whinebottle
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: whyn bot tel
Sentence: Gerry never saw the whinebottle come crashing down on his head. When he regained conciousness, he realized he should have expected it. Every year during American Idol and Dancing with the Stars season, he was supposed to vote for his wife's favourites, not his own. When would he ever learn???
Etymology: Whine (complain, moan) & Winebottle (glass vessel that wine comes in)
Ensaucer
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: rhymes with enforcer
Sentence: Miss Gertrude was a strict disciplinarian in the home economics classes. Any wayward kitchen techniques were beaten out of the students by her use of the ensaucer.
Etymology: enforce + saucer
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COMMENTS:
I'd like to re-ensauce my appreciation of this :-) - emdeejay, 2009-04-29: 19:54:00
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Powerfool
Created by: fabdiva
Pronunciation: pow-erh-fool
Sentence: After a powerfool conversation, Jeremy concluded that shoe shopping with Amber was more appealing than watching the baseball.
Etymology: Power - the ability to influence others/strength. Fool - a silly person/trick or deceive.
Pursuade
Created by: hyperborean
Pronunciation: purs-weyd
Sentence: Her suede purse only weighed thirty pounds, but the smack of it - upside Honey Boy's head - was the best way she found to pursuade him that her way was the right way.
Etymology: persuade = purse (handbag) + suede (from leather)
Potsuade
Created by: Koekbroer
Pronunciation: pot swayd
Sentence: As usual I'll have to potsuade Doug to wash the car because he never does what i tell him
Etymology: Pot + persuade
Differenceofopanion
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: dih fer en sov oh pahn yun
Sentence: Mr. Velcro wasn't as smooth as he thought, judging by the scars received from his latest differenceofopanion
Etymology: difference of opinion, pan
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by an anonymous voter! ~ James