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DEFINITION: v. To try to change the world by turning words into actions. n. A person who carries the hopes and dreams of the world on their shoulders.
Verboticisms
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Atlaspiration
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: at/las/peer/ay/shun
Sentence: It will take someone with extreme atlaspiration to shoulder the problems facing the globe today. I think Obama can do it.
Etymology: Atlas (mythical Titan giant who carried the heavens on his shoulders) + aspiration (strong desire, ambition)
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COMMENTS:
At Last! - metrohumanx, 2009-01-20: 11:26:00
Extremely Excellent. The need for an Atlas to shoulder the atlas, the book of all places and things of this world, and to do it with hope ... to aspire to make it better. - silveryaspen, 2009-01-20: 13:01:00
Great word - TJayzz, 2009-01-20: 13:48:00
Yeah, that's the one I was trying to think of...good job! No shrugalapsing allowed, though... - readerwriter, 2009-01-20: 17:02:00
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Obamamia
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: oba ma meeya
Sentence: Obamamia, here we go again My my, how can we resist you? Obamamia, does it show again? My my, just how much we've missed you, Yes, we've been broken-hearted But now we can't wait to get you started No wonder why your charisma did grow, Obamamia, now we really know, My my, we could never let you go...
Etymology: Obama-President Elect; mia (ital. for "my") rhymes with Mamma Mia.
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COMMENTS:
LOL! Luv it! - silveryaspen, 2009-01-21: 01:27:00
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Motivorator
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: mow tiv owe ray tor
Sentence: What we need is a motivorator, a verbotomover to put the bam back into politics.
Etymology: motivator, orator
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COMMENTS:
Luv the way it subtly raises questions about politicians' motives! - silveryaspen, 2009-01-20: 12:54:00
as in O bam a - Jabberwocky, 2009-01-20: 14:53:00
should remind us that words are powerful....you can move a nation with words.... - mweinmann, 2009-01-21: 08:28:00
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Obamanation
Created by: coachcorrie26
Pronunciation: o-bama-na-tion
Sentence: Obamanation has graciously penetrated humble Americans’ minds, and we are all very motivated to help "change" the world.
Etymology: derived from Barack Obama's "Change" Theory.
Twangntweak
Created by: kateinkorea
Pronunciation: TWAENG n tweak
Sentence: If we really want to change the world, twangntweak is what is needed: it's not about making huge changes, it's about making small changes relevant to real people, but honestly following through on those small changes that are promised.
Etymology: TWANG: a perceived feature of some varieties of spoken English or a term used by NASA for the forward jolt of a space shuttle TWEAK: slang term for the act of making subtle changes
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COMMENTS:
Oooh- I like the NASA reference. - metrohumanx, 2009-01-22: 06:27:00
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Confessayer
Created by: readerwriter
Pronunciation: kun-fehs-say-er
Sentence: Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, would take his place in history as The Great Confessayer. Throughout his administrations, from January 20, 2009 to January 20, 2017, he consistently attempted to express the universal hopes and dreams of all Americans and humankind in his words and through his actions. There was always some discussion and indecision as to whether he should be called The Great ProConfessayer by his detractors because of his seeming attempts to please everyone and The Great ConProfessayer by his adherents because of his cool and professorial manner during times of great crisis.
Etymology: Combining confess and essay. From the French, essayer, to try or attempt through writing one's thoughts and confess, to tell or make known one's thoughts, sins, etc. Also a slight nod to Ronald Reagan, the 40th President, known as The Great Communicator.
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COMMENTS:
Great sentence. Astute observations! Great verbotomy. - silveryaspen, 2009-01-20: 13:13:00
great sentence! - coachcorrie26, 2009-01-21: 00:32:00
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Obarman
Created by: GlobalGallery
Pronunciation: Oh-bar-man
Sentence: Gary wandered into the tavern in a state of despair. He'd just lost his job at the auto parts factory and his wife was asking for a divorce. The Obarman poured him a shot of whisky and offered some soothing sage advice. For the first time in days Gary cracked a smile and thanked his server. "Just doing my bit to heal the world, one drink at a time", he said politely.
Etymology: 1.Obama - the 44th President of the USA. 2.barman - a man who serves drinks at a bar.
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COMMENTS:
Good thing they're keeping the taverns open late in D.C. - metrohumanx, 2009-01-20: 11:27:00
Drink usually causes people to spill out what troubles them to the barman ... just as people will spill out their troubles to Obama. The barman makes it all feel better with another drink. We must wait and see how Obama will make things better. Intriguing comparison! Incredible verbotomy! - silveryaspen, 2009-01-20: 13:06:00
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Voiceactivism
Created by: algee
Pronunciation: voy-sak-ti-vizm
Sentence: I hoped that my unique style of voiceactivism would inspire all the kids in my neighborhood to seek a better life.
Etymology:
Revolocution
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: rev/o/lo/cu/tion
Sentence: The new President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama, carries the hopes and dreams of the world on his shoulders and his words and dreams portrayed through his elegant and positive forward-looking speeches will hopefully cause a major revolocution, not only in America, but throughout the world.
Etymology: REVOLOCUTION - from REVOLUTION (a sudden, complete, or marked change in something) + LOCUTION (words, language) and/or ALLOCUTION (The act, or manner of speaking to, or of addressing in words)
Moveivate
Created by: Ismelstar
Pronunciation: [moov-uh-veyt]
Sentence: Freezing, exausted, and smashed between my husband's roataor cuff and the shoulders of three other people, a warm feeling began to spread from just below my heart, as I listened to one of the greatest American moveivators ever to speak from the Capitol steps.
Etymology: From motivate, to incite or impel and move, to advance or progress.
Comments:
silveryaspen - 2009-01-20: 12:18:00
The excellent verbotomies full of hope for a better future for the World overwhelmed and awed me today! Kudos to each and everyone of you.
So many great words keep rolling in...wish I had more votes...gotta remember not to vote until midnight (eastern standard time):)