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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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Exappeal
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: eks-ah-peel
Sentence: Even though he had "been there, done that," he was no match for her exappeal.
Etymology: Eh, this word's kinda obvious - I found a sappy book with this title... if I think of something better, I'll change it if I can.
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COMMENTS:
works for me! - galwaywegian, 2007-09-18: 06:24:00
OK, I won't change it to boomerbang or ho-yo ("Exual Healing" playing in the background on the did'er,didjou?). - purpleartichokes, 2007-09-18: 06:47:00
Those artichokes seem to be the new superfood! Certainly seem to be hitting a purple patch! - galwaywegian, 2007-09-18: 07:02:00
Great word! Boomerbang is awesome too. We've all been down the boomerbang regret road on a Saturday morning. After the exappeal has worn off! - Scrumpy, 2007-09-18: 08:40:00
You beat me to it! - Osomatic, 2007-09-18: 14:12:00
Sorry Oso! - purpleartichokes, 2007-09-18: 15:52:00
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Repalbind
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: ri-PEL-bahynd
Sentence: Repalbind consists, at first, of repel; later on, hopefully, repal.
Etymology: Blend of REPEL: To repulse; resist; oppose; reject; RE: again, anew; PAL: buddy, brother, partner, chum, crony, sidekick, mate; BIND:To exert a binding or restraining influence; form a chemical bond with.
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COMMENTS:
interesting blend - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-19: 16:00:00
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Vexen
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: veks-en
Sentence: Rudy used to take his wife for granted. Now that they are divorced, she is a vexen.
Etymology: vixen (foxy female) + ex (former) + vex (to irritate; annoy; provoke)
Exuality
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: ekshoōalitē
Sentence: Now that they are separated Mark finds that Lisa exudes exuality. To make matters worse, she was promoted and is now Mark’s boss.
Etymology: ex (a former husband, wife, or partner in a relationship) + sexuality (capacity for sexual feelings)
Longad
Created by: WordKing77
Pronunciation: Long-ad
Sentence: my ex is so hot, I think i have Longad syndrome.
Etymology: Longing-wanting; mourning Sad: Negative emotion
Gonetraction
Created by: mattbear
Pronunciation: gohn-track-shun
Sentence: A week after Julie dumped Ian, he got a bad case of gonetraction and started begging for her back.
Etymology: gone + attraction
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COMMENTS:
Or how about "goneheria?" - readerwriter, 2008-08-19: 05:27:00
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Exfatuate
Created by: Pepper
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Verb. To exfatuate I don't want to see him, I don't want to exfatuate.
Etymology: From the word: Infatuate which means "To inspire with unreasoning love or attachment"
Buhbyepolar
Created by: ScrabbledEgg
Pronunciation: buh-bahy-poh-ler
Sentence: Joe could hardly stand her before they broke up, but now can't keep his eyes off of her. He's buh-byepolar.
Etymology: Buh-bye as in "See ya...don't let the door hit you in the ass!" + bipolar as in "bipolar disorder"
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COMMENTS:
A great turn of words! - Scrumpy, 2007-09-18: 08:48:00
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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"
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