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'Please do not tell other people that I am your love puppy'

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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Repribrand

hyperborean

Created by: hyperborean

Pronunciation: rep-rih-brand

Sentence: She had to continually repribrand him. He couldn't get it straight: she was his friend-girl, not his girlfriend.

Etymology: reprimand + brand (label)

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you've done it again! And your sentence(s) always slay me - DrWebster111, 2009-05-01: 18:50:00

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Squeezefreeze

Created by: Koekbroer

Pronunciation:

Sentence: Doug got the squeezefreeze from his girlfriend Emily when he called her his "chick".

Etymology: squeeze + freeze

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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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and he deserved it!! - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:36:00

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Friendchip

petaj

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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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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Lovechide

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: luv chyde

Sentence: When Dwayne was heard by Dahlia to be calling her "his old lady" in front of his poker buddies, she was livid. She had made him a lovely home, gave him 2 beautiful kids and helped by doing the books for his car repair business. She had no choice but to give him a lovechide, before he was ordered to sleep on the couch and ponder how he could make it up to her.

Etymology: Love (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)& Chide (censure severely or angrily) & Wordplay on Lovechild (the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents)

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:D - galwaywegian, 2010-11-10: 13:45:00

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Beratetionship

Created by: readerwriter

Pronunciation: burh-eight-shun-ship

Sentence: Some of Pete's friends called Kate a shrew, but he loved a challenge and still believed he could take their berationship to another level.

Etymology: A blend of BERATE + RELATIONSHIP

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a classic :) - galwaywegian, 2009-04-28: 08:50:00

excellent - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:32:00

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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.

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Possnope

Created by: MandeepSandhu

Pronunciation: (poss- nope)

Sentence: you are not allowed to possnope and tell other people that we are dating.

Etymology: poss- to be able, have power

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Beratemate

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: bee-rate-mate

Sentence: At their very own wedding why did she still continue to beratemate him?

Etymology: berate (as in scold) + mate (partner)

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Ignoramour

Created by: galwaywegian

Pronunciation: ig noh ray moor

Sentence: It was a rather painful ignoramour. His "pussycat" turned out to have serious claws!

Etymology: ignoramous. amour

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-04-28: 00:01:01
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2010-11-10: 00:02:00
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James

fabdiva fabdiva - 2012-04-16: 02:13:00
Is that like a boyfiend?