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DEFINITION: n. A reprimand, usually given to a "significant other", for improper labeling of the relationship. v. To scold someone for incorrectly describing, at least from your point of view, the state your personal relationship.
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Friendchip
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: frend-chip
Sentence: Amy's acquaintances had to be very careful how they referred to their relationship with her as she was known for censorial friendchipping.
Etymology: friendship (relationship) + chip (slang for frequent criticisms as in chipping away at"
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COMMENTS:
nice word! - galwaywegian, 2009-04-28: 08:51:00
terrific - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:34:00
She'd be hard to ketchup with... - Nosila, 2009-04-28: 14:48:00
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Dontcallmebaby
Created by: splendiction
Pronunciation: don't call me baby
Sentence: “Dontcallmebaby ANYMORE!" she later scoffed. Earlier at dinner he had introduced her to an old friend as his “Baby”. Their age difference was becoming a problem.
Etymology: There is a popular song now with this phrase: "Don't call me baby, anymore!", as a way of denouncing a relationship.
Berationship
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: birāshənship
Sentence: Every time he expressed affection, she would detail his foibles. Theirs was less of a relationship and more of a berationship.
Etymology: berate (scold or criticize angrily) + relationship (the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected)
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COMMENTS:
best of the day - galwaywegian, 2010-11-10: 13:46:00
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Defectlove
Created by: andrewmcshea
Pronunciation: dee-fekt-luv
Sentence: Martha yelled at Tom for the defectlovely false rumors he had spread about their sexual relationship.
Etymology: Defective (Incorrect); Love (Relationship)
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COMMENTS:
lovin dis jaint - andrewmcshea, 2012-04-16: 15:35:00
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Orgraver
Created by: 589195
Pronunciation: oor-grave-er
Sentence: When I mentioned to my friend that me and my girlfriend were getting really close, she orgravered me in a way I won't soon forget.
Etymology: Or- to speak Grav- heavy ver-true
Shoveletter
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: Shuv - Let - Ter
Sentence: Leonard felt that he needed to give Gloria a shoveletter because lately, she had been telling their friends that they were engaged. He pondered whether he should deliver it verbally..... He did not want to end their relationship, just shake it up and reconstitute it a bit....
Etymology: Shove (Jostle, Push), Love, Loveletter
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COMMENTS:
funny - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:37:00
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Cheesecake
Created by: 62895
Pronunciation: Cheese-Cake
Sentence: I am so not your Cheesecake.
Etymology: A food name used to put a lable on your Spouse
Pigeonholepunch
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: pid-jen-holl-punch
Sentence: As soon as he referred to her as his 'friend with benefits' he knew she was going to pigeonholepunch him.
Etymology: pigeon hole, punch, hole punch
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COMMENTS:
and he deserved it!! - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:36:00
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Relashandwhip
Created by: dpetty12210
Pronunciation: re-lash-and-whip
Sentence: My girl relashandwhiped me after I told her friend that we were a thing!!
Etymology:
Torrloqujudicia
Created by: kathleenlarry
Pronunciation: Tore-low-q-ju-de-sha
Sentence: You Torrloqujudiciad our relationship! we are not together, we are just friends.
Etymology: Tort- twist Loqu- to speak Judic- judement
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Is that like a boyfiend?