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DEFINITION: v. tr. To be so overly protective about a person or object, that you become completely possessed by the fear of what could go wrong. n. A person who is so worried about protecting something that they smother it with their own fears.
Verboticisms
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Parannoyed
Created by: toadstool57
Pronunciation: par-a-noid
Sentence: The coddling and paranoid actions of Jill's father to try to watch her every move and protect her from the harsh cruel world outside, just made Jill more parannoyed.
Etymology: paranoid/annoyed
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COMMENTS:
Is her father related to the computer annoybot? (an Internet computer program having the sole function of sending annoying or unwanted messages)! Very inventive! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-22: 13:48:00
Good one! - Tigger, 2008-02-22: 15:03:00
Very good verboticism. - Mustang, 2008-02-22: 18:37:00
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Obtective
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: ob-teck-tive
Sentence: Joe was obtective with his family, they never saw the light of day while he was gone.
Etymology: Obsessive + Protective
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COMMENTS:
Scary! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-23: 16:28:00
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Whatifamania
Created by: CanadianAndyCapp
Pronunciation: Watt-iff-a-main-ee-a
Sentence: After three generations of "Politically Correct" parenting, it is little wonder that most of the current generation of young adults have absolutely no parenting skills and have reverted to a state of Whatifamania when it comes to their children.
Etymology: Whatif- derived from the perpetual question of the incompetent. / Mania- excessive emotional state.
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COMMENTS:
Great perspective. Very perceptive! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-23: 16:36:00
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Parencious
Created by: princesscharli
Pronunciation: Parr-en-shus
Sentence: He wouldn't let his daughter out, he's such a bad parent, no he's just parencious.
Etymology: a parent who's causious
Mothersmuthered
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: Muh-ther-Smuth-erd
Sentence: At home, I play a game of "Mother, May I" constantly. Due to my mom's fears, she has ruined the game, by making her answer always the same: "Mother says you may not!" Mother says I can't join the school band, for she doesn't want me playing around. Mother says I can't join science club, chess club, or a bridge club because she doesn't want me going to the clubs at night! Mother says I can't play baseball, volleyball, football, or basketball. She says "Who knows what you'll catch playing with all those balls!" It is nice to be mothered, but I need help. I've become a none in this motherhouse. You've heard of Mother Hubbard. Mine is MotherSmuthered.
Etymology: Mother and Smothered and a play on Mother Hubbard = MotherSmuthered. Mothered: loved, cared for, and protected Smothered: overly suppressed
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COMMENTS:
> She says "Who knows what you'll catch playing with all > those balls!" — Now that sounds like something a Sexcavator would say. - Tigger, 2008-02-22: 02:48:00
Are you related to Tom and Dick, the smothered brothers? - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-22: 10:13:00
Wouldn't that be neice? - silveryaspen, 2008-02-22: 14:42:00
Great word play! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-25: 19:09:00
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Uberwarden
Created by: picabomama
Pronunciation: ooh/burr/war/den
Sentence: Violet skipped down the stairs to tell her Daddy that she had been invited on her first date. She was so excited about this development that she was totally taken aback by her father's reaction. He began to turn red and then he began to stammer and then he started locking all the doors and windows. "What are you doing Daddy?", Violet asked timidly.Her father replied, "I am no longer your father. I am now the uberwarden and this home is your prison. How do you feel about homeschooling?"
Etymology: Uber (German for super) + warden
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COMMENTS:
great story - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-22: 16:28:00
Uber! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-23: 16:35:00
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Alsatiate
Created by: janebrowne
Pronunciation: Al-SAY-she-ate
Sentence: So when my dad met my boyfriend and saw that he had a few cool tatoos and a pierced nose he, like, began to alsatiate all over the place and pushed me back in my room and tried to lock me in! What is his problem?
Etymology: Alsatiate- Both the French and Germans claim this word, insisting that it derives from the behavior of Alsatians or German Shepherd dogs, known world-wide for their tendency to drool and bark, protecting their owners and, in effect, making them hostages.
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COMMENTS:
Kudos for your etymology and originality! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-24: 14:10:00
Nice word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-25: 19:25:00
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Purdad
Created by: ekky99
Pronunciation: pur-dah-d
Sentence: The purdad hid his daughter from the gaze of the lecherous youths. Shut away in a curtained room, she paled into insignificance.
Etymology: purdah + dad
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COMMENTS:
Good sentence. Kudos for being able to come with two words and only change one letter to blend them! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-23: 16:33:00
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Sentimentinel
Created by: Banky
Pronunciation: sint-ih-mint-ih-null
Sentence: Traversing the Lava Swamp on the back of a reticulated magma scorpion had been difficult. The Caverns of Nag, haunted by the aimless spirits of twelve thousand mothers had tested his will and fortitude. Andariel abruptly yanked his claymore free from the still trembling mountain of Skaat the Incontinent Dragon and lost his balance, plate armor protesting with loud clanks as he tumbled into one of the many piles of fewmets littering the lair. The curse he began to spit died at his lips, for he knew his most challenging quest still lay ahead. Days passed without sleep or sustenance as he stumbled across the barren landscape of Craetoria. He first saw the tower at the end of the fifteenth day, silhouetted against the blood red sky, and it grew steadily larger in his vision until he staggered across the drawbridge to the wrought iron door as dusk approached. He mustered his strength and drew his sword, prepared for the attack of whatever would meet him. The door issued a loud resonanting vibration when Andariel struck it with the jeweled hilt of his weapon, and he reentered his battle stance. A low moan emitted from the hinges as the monolithic door began to swing open, slowly revealing a short balding man with an unkempt moustache and a mustard stained sweater-vest. "You must be Andy!" the unimposing man cheerily offered along with his hand. Andariel slowly lowered his guard and shook, his gauntled hand dwarfing the man's miniscule paw. "Come in! I'm Threwynn's father, Herb, it's nice to meet you." He strained to close the door behind him and deposited Andariel on the nearest divan. "I'll go check and see if she's ready." He started to head for the chiseled tower steps before turning back into the room and appraising his guest. "You look like you've had a rough journey, can I get you a flagon of mead to pass across parched lips?" he eagerly asked. "That would be most generous," rasped the knight. The room burst into an electric blue explosion and an acrid stench of brimstone as the shrewish man erupted into the looming shape of a sentimentinel. A voice of low rolling thunder pounded Andariel against the cold rough walls, crumpling his armor and crushing his bones, as felt more than heard what the demon intoned. "Foolish drunken sot. You will never be good enough for my princess. You have failed the test." Andariel reached for his shield, but he was too late. Tears streaming down Threwynn's porcelain face soaked into her stuffed bear, Irwin. Herb gently stroked her back and hair, shaking his head in empathy. "Why won't they at least send a messenger, daddy? How can they be so cruel as to make me think they like me, then never show up?" He drew her into his arms, and consoled her, "Boys at this age are just horrible beasts. I'll go get dinner ready, sweetheart, come down when you're hungry." The sobbing stopped for a moment as he exited, "What are we having?" she croaked. "Veal. Quite fresh, I had it delivered not a half hour ago." Herb quietly shut the door and headed to the kitchen.
Etymology: Sentinel + sentimental
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COMMENTS:
Sorry, I was clearly bored at work today... - Banky, 2008-02-22: 13:56:00
So good it 'belongs' to the book-of-the-month club! Nice Sci-Fi! Sigh-fantastic! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-22: 14:00:00
"Mmmm, that story makes me hungry for a knight-time snack," said the dragon. "Knights are so nice and crunchy." - Tigger, 2008-02-22: 15:37:00
Wow. Why are you not writing with all that spare time you have? And, where can I pick up an Irwin? Great story! Keep 'em coming. Better yet, start on a book. - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-22: 18:27:00
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Aupairanoid
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: oh/pear/a/noid
Sentence: Angela was so concerned about the safety of her children that she hired an aupairanoid to help supervise them.
Etymology: au pair + paranoid
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COMMENTS:
Nice! - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-22: 06:59:00
could all go aupair shaped - galwaywegian, 2008-02-22: 09:27:00
Au! The children need an escape pairashoot! This is a pairagon among verboticisms! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-22: 13:22:00
If she had the money, Angela would probably hire au-pair of 'em, I bet. Fun word. - Tigger, 2008-02-22: 15:11:00
Good One, Jab...no wonder they invented Nanny 911- pairental discretion advised! - Nosila, 2008-02-22: 23:44:00
Another creative verbotomy! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-25: 19:08:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James