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'Why are you licking the wrapper?'

DEFINITION: v. tr., To secretly snap up and gobble down a small bit of food left on a dish, wrapping or pot. n., The small bits of tasty food, like melted cheese or veggies, that stick to food wrapping.

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Wrapperscraps

Created by: Rhyme79

Pronunciation: rapp-uh-scrahh-pss

Sentence: The best part of a yoghurt is the wrapperscraps. Licking the lid might be something you wouldn't do at the Queen's table, but we all do it anyway. Besides, if I dined with the Queen, I'd be a bit disappointed if she only dished up yoghurt for us to eat. I'd at least expect something I'd struggle to pronounce, like some obscure cheese or rare cabbage or something.

Etymology: Wrapper - packaging or cover. Scraps - left over morsels.

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Tidbitulate

Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: Tid-bit-U-late

Sentence: Bob was a foodfreak with a postprandial pica for pinuscule pickings, And when no-one was looking, he tidbitulated on salami's peppercorn granules, the eyes of emmentaler, and modigobs of mushroom stalks. However, it's true and he did admitted it that, at times, he pondered the maxim: tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are!

Etymology: Tidbit:a small morsel of food & ul+ate: action (often repeated)& late & ate also, by chance, in there. Noun: modigob; blend of modicum & gob (a mouthful)

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COMMENTS:

I like this one. It suggests a certain fastidiousness to the whole process which makes it a little more civilised and socially acceptable. - Nettle, 2007-09-27: 09:46:00

Great word OZ! - Scrumpy, 2007-09-27: 10:04:00

tasty tongue twister - it's making me hungry - Jabberwocky, 2007-09-27: 11:35:00

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Clandesdine

Created by: kearstin

Pronunciation: clan-des-dine

Sentence: I always clandesdine when no one is looking - I have a particular weakness for quesadilla squeezings and cheese that someone else has grated.

Etymology: clandestine+dine - illicit snacking

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Crypticnic

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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: krip-tick-nick

Sentence: The guests pretended not to notice the slurping and chewing noises as Gertie crypticnicked in the kitchen after volunteering to clear the table.

Etymology: cryptic (secret) + picnic (outdoor feast) + pick (action required to remove baked on morsels) + nick (steal)

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Crummage

Created by: shalla

Pronunciation: krum'-ij

Sentence: Frieda finished her burrito and, glancing quickly to the left and right, began crummaging through all the crinkles in the wrapper, hoping to glean even the smallest remains of hot sauce or cheese.

Etymology: crumbs (the left over morsels) + rummage (to make a thorough search OR to ransack, depending on the the state of the stomach)

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COMMENTS:

there is always one word that seems like it is the true answer to the definition, and this one is it! - andbot37, 2007-09-27: 20:54:00

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Lapdansk

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: lap/dance/k

Sentence: Sue excitedly checked her wedding registry daily to see what new pieces of Dansk china had been purchased. She would wait until after the ceremony to divulge her secret pleasure - to lapdansk

Etymology: lap(lick or wash) + dansk (famous chinaware)+ lapdance

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COMMENTS:

metrohumanx WOW! That's SOME combo....VERY unique approach. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-29: 08:23:00

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Incognibble

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: in-kog-nib-uhl

Sentence: Vito recorded her incognibbling the left over roast chicken, picking little bits of skin and meat with her eyebrow tweezers, resembling a chimpanzee who picks fleas out of their baby's hair. He then posted it on Youtube.

Etymology: incognito + nibble

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Qtlicious

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: cue/tee/lish/uhs

Sentence: Jenny always volunteered to clear the dinner dishes and in the privacy of the kitchen she found everyone's leftovers qtlicious.

Etymology: QTLICIOUS - from QT (stealthily, secretly, on the quiet) + DELICIOUS (highly pleasing to the senses, especially to taste)

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metrohumanx Verrrrry clever, O-bob! - metrohumanx, 2008-08-28: 03:07:00

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Lefthoover

Created by: phonematode

Pronunciation: left-hoo-vur

Sentence: Once the guests had departed, he quickly lefthoovered the gooey pizza bits from their plates.

Etymology: left-overs, Hoover (vaccuum)

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Lapitizers

Created by: lumina

Pronunciation: lap/i/tize/ers

Sentence: Saturday night was the last straw for Ed. Grabbing a bite to eat out in public with June was just too humiliating. He had overlooked the time that ripped open the Cheetos bags (hers AND his) at the bus stop to lick the cheese. He ignored the time she grabbed everyone's utensils at the company picnic making sure no condiment or sugary glaze went to waste. But when she moistened her fingers and then started dabbing at his pant legs for lapitizers in front of his parents, he was as Jerry Seinfeld said in one of the many classic episodes, "Off the project!"

Etymology: lap and appetizers

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COMMENTS:

metrohumanx Wow, Lumina....that was vividly disturbing....I like it. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-29: 08:17:00

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-09-27: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy! ~ James

metrohumanx metrohumanx - 2008-08-28: 03:04:00
Wow! That sentence packs a PUNCH!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2011-06-09: 00:17:00
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy. ~ James