Verboticisms

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: a pok a lip prof fit eer

Sentence: Arma Getton was an opportunist who found personal gain through spreading dire warnings and market trends in global warming, meteor crashes and other disaster potential. He made so much money from all his tax-free organizations and obedient followers, that he was able to afford 6 private jets, many gas-guzzling vehicles and often was seen wearing fur coats. At least his last days on our dying planet would be made more comfortable for this apocalyprofiteer!

Etymology: Apocalypse (a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil;the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the apostle & Profiteer (someone who makes an excessive profit, usually due to the misfortune of others).

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Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: non-pro-phet

Sentence: Arnold used his law degree to represent nonprophet groups such as the "Save the Baby Snow Fleas," "Cockatiel Habitat Destruction Awareness" and "Stop Stepping on Ants or You're Going to Be Sorry" foundations.

Etymology: prophet: a predicator or soothsayer; chief spokesman of a movement or cause + nonprofit: charitable organization that is not required to pay taxes on collected contributions because it is not permitted to seek profits

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: uh-nahy-uh-loo-kruh-tiv

Sentence: As much as the end of the world, as predicted by the Mayan calendar, has been in the news Jill decided to make some money from it. She has started a company that produces calendars that only go to December 21, the supposed last day for Earth. It has proved to be very annihilucrative.

Etymology: annihilation (Utter destruction. ) + lucrative (productive, well-paid )

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Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: ar-ma-GED-dik

Sentence: When the world did not stop turning on February 6th, Bob realized he had been suckered in by yet another armageddick.

Etymology: Armageddon, ...

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Created by: quippingqueen

Pronunciation: gloom/gam/ing

Sentence: Gloomgaming is a surefire way to keep young kids off the street and empty their parent's pockets.

Etymology: gloom +gaming

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Created by: rolanddeschain

Pronunciation: fobe-or-tune-ist

Sentence: "You're such a phobortunist!" the Nephilim growled through the rain at Noah, who was standing guard at the concession stand outside the gangplank leading to his ark.

Etymology: phobia (fear) + opportunist (one who takes advantage of a situation for personal gain)

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: divid end of the world

Sentence: Susan's non-profit was a cause to raise funds for the end of the plight of the snow flea. Although their plight was grim, they multiplied 1000 to one and re-bred themselves faster than many other critters. However, Susan's superior math and persuasion skills made her a steep profit on her non-profit. In fact, it was her dividendoftheworld philosophy that eventually raised the attention of the tax department!

Etymology: Dividend (a bonus; something extra) & End of the World (an unpleasant or disastrous destiny)

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Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: darth/tray/der

Sentence: Dearthtrader was a huge man in a black mask who prophesied famine and doom in exchange for cash donations

Etymology: dearth (famine)+ Trader + Darth Vader

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COMMENTS:

Luke - I am your father - give me a dollar - porsche, 2007-02-06: 10:34:00

Very shrewd. My favourite so far. - Bulletchewer, 2007-02-06: 11:54:00

may the force be bulletchewar - Jabberwocky, 2007-02-06: 12:17:00

Good one Jabber! I wonder if Dearth can make raspy breathing noises and proselytize at the same time. - purpleartichokes, 2007-02-06: 18:04:00

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Created by: DaddyNewt

Pronunciation: flim-o-fiz-um

Sentence: I will not be taken in by your flimophism

Etymology: flimflam + sophism

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Created by: chris

Pronunciation: apokk-er-lip-tik

Sentence: MegaCorp had long found that employing a professional apocalyptick was the surest way to sell all their products - from medicines and religious tracts all the way up to nuclear shelters.

Etymology: apocalypse + tick (an irritating blood-sucker that can be hard to get rid of)

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COMMENTS:

good one - porsche, 2007-02-06: 10:40:00

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