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DEFINITION: n., A syndrome afflicting the recently separated in which the "ex" (i.e. ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, or even an ex-mother-in-law) appears to be more attractive than ever before. v., To be attracted to your "ex".
Verboticisms
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Remotestewing
Created by: Scrumpy
Pronunciation: ri-moht-stoo-ng
Sentence: Jim was afflicted with a bad case of remotestewing when he witnessed his ex's picture on the dating site.
Etymology: A derivation of remote viewing. remote + stewing (as in desire)
Retrotraction
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: RET-ro-trak-shun
Sentence: It had been several months since Freddie had called off his and Lucy's engagement and when he saw her at the party with her new fiance he was taken aback at how gorgeous she was and he suffered a major wave of retrotraction and felt much regret for having dumped her earlier
Etymology: Blend of 'retro' (go back) and 'attraction' (n. the act, process, or power of attracting)
Eekscellent
Created by: frenchprof
Pronunciation: Eek-scellent, adjective, an ironic spell, what is ironic, spooky.
Sentence: Dude in purple: "I think I am not gay." Other dude: "Eekscellent!"
Etymology: Ancient Griffin, Eek from "Ikse" or "ironic" and "sceel" which means "spell"
Exboggam
Created by: leomar
Pronunciation: ex-bog-gam
Sentence: ex=x bog=ibog gam=tagam
Etymology:
Retrofatuation
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: ret - roh - fat - yew - ay - shun
Sentence: Gilbert had a major case of retrofatuation when he saw Melissa for the first time after he called of their engagement, and he found that while he thought he had grown tired of her and bored with their relationship, he was suddenly taken aback by her beauty and presence.
Etymology: Blend of retro (go back) and infatuation.
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COMMENTS:
very nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-19: 15:59:00
I like it. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-20: 05:31:00
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Sexaspiration
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: sex/as/pur/a/shun
Sentence: According to the grass is even greener theory, sexaspiration occurs when the thought of someone else being interested in your ex rekindles your desire.
Etymology: sex + ex + aspiration (desire) (not to be confused with exasperation, which you may be feeling right now if you’re reading this)
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COMMENTS:
There's also sexpiration...when you'll just die if you can't have them back! - Nosila, 2008-08-19: 18:02:00
Clever construction. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-20: 05:42:00
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Exspell
Created by: scrabbelicious
Pronunciation: ex/spell
Sentence: Wow! Pete thought, I know this ain't right but I can't help thinking she's got me under an exspell.
Etymology: Inspired by expel, to remove perhaps an idea or desire. From. Ex- see def. + Spell. a certain type of magic involving old ladies with pointy hats and noses with warts on who toil over large vats of a secret concoction.
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COMMENTS:
Bewitching! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-20: 05:35:00
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Exsightment
Created by: readerwriter
Pronunciation: ex-site-ment
Sentence: Poor Bruno couldn't help himself. In his exsightment upon seeing Blanch looking so good in the arms of another man, he immediatley poured his drink down the back of her dress. Another use: Exsighting was Bruno's secret passion and the reason he moved so easily from internet matching site to internet matching site. Or as an adjective: Ensconsed in envy, Bruno eyed Blanch exsightedly.
Etymology: A play on excite, meaning to stir up strong feeling in, with sight, meaning something seen
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COMMENTS:
great options - love the word - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-19: 15:58:00
Love the word...but them I guess I'm exsightable! - Nosila, 2008-08-19: 17:58:00
I love this one! - lumina, 2008-08-19: 18:24:00
Clever - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-20: 05:31:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy. ~ James
jermainechambers44 - 2010-01-26: 16:02:00
Exregret