Verboticisms

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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Created by: Biscotti

Pronunciation: pah t sk waab el

Sentence: Mike knew he was in for a potsquabble when arguing with Becky that Kwik Trip was spelled with a "Q", and not a "Kw". He knew he was wrong since he had gassed up there not 10 minutes ago and distinctly remembered the sign. Becky already had her cast iron pan in hand...

Etymology: Pot (cooking vessel for the stove, also called a pan) + squabble (a fight)

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COMMENTS:

Very apt. Love it - emdeejay, 2009-04-29: 02:49:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: spachəlikz

Sentence: Lidia likes her boyfriend to help her in the kitchen. He isn’t so willing to volunteer. She doesn’t tolerate any variance from her way of doing things. Whatever utensil she has in her hand may be used to correct his technique. He might end up with spatulicks, ladlelumps or even whiskwhacks. He makes a point of leaving the room whenever she is working with a knife or fork.

Etymology: spatula (an implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things) + licks (a smart blow)

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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)

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Created by: EpicButCrazy

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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)

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Created by: emdeejay

Pronunciation: vessel oo vee eight

Sentence: The charming inner suburban workers' cottage that was home to Dean and Jayne was an architectural highlight of their cul-de-sac. Little did passers-by know, the idyllic facade obscured the explosive domestic melee's within. Hardly a night went by when a wall was not sullied by Jayne's attempts to vesseluviate Dean with whatever utensil lay close at hand.

Etymology: Vessel: Object for containing things. Vesuviate: To erupt violently.

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Created by: abrakadeborah

Pronunciation: Verb-baa-toe-slap

Sentence: I'm about to verbotoslap you with words and a pot for good measure, until you hear what my words mean! They won't hurt you too bad...as they are ONLY creative new words.

Etymology: Verbotoslapped ; to slap out new words. ;)

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: ärgyoōdent

Sentence: Sarah didn't believe in fighting fair. If a disagreement is in the offing, she is very likely to deliver an arguedent to the back of Tom's head with whatever she has in her hand at the time. Tom loves the fact that the kitchen stores are currently fascinated with utensils made of silicon.

Etymology: argue (exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way) + dent (a slight hollow in a hard, even surface made by a blow or by the exertion of pressure)

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COMMENTS:

Sarah needs to find a better way to arguevent. - wayoffcenter, 2009-04-29: 06:32:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: roh-ling-pin-sen-tiv

Sentence: Whitey doesn't always agree with Ginny's way of doing things. In these cases she would persuade him with a dose of rollingpincentive. As a result, Whitey's noggin has more lumps than grandma's gravy.

Etymology: rolling pin (a cylinder of wood or other material, usually with a short handle at each end, for rolling out dough) + incentive (something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity)

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