Vote for the best verboticism.
DEFINITION: n. A self-image disorder characterized by an inability look at, share, or even recognize pictures of yourself, unless they have been photoshopped to perfection. v. To fall in love with a photoshopped image yourself.
Verboticisms
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Opticaldelusion
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: op/tic/al/dell/oo/shun
Sentence: Dorie Gray had an opticaldelusion disorder which was very confusing when applying her makeup - she often sported two sets of eyebrowse
Etymology: delusion + optical illusion
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COMMENTS:
That's a Wilde sentence! - petaj, 2007-06-05: 08:25:00
"A man's face is his autobiography. A woman's face is her work of fiction" - Jabberwocky, 2007-06-05: 09:15:00
so so excellent! dorien grey most definately is the most accurate mythological figure to use for this disease, only backwards. - jadenguy, 2007-06-05: 10:20:00
also your word rocks. - jadenguy, 2007-06-05: 10:21:00
Basil Hallward would be proud. - Clayton, 2007-06-05: 18:01:00
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Transnarcissism
Created by: jadenguy
Pronunciation: trans NAR sis ism
Sentence: "Didn't you ever notice the black frame?" he said to me with equal parts disdain and bewilderment, "Her transnarcissism has been so severe that she carries that tablet everywhere. Didn't you notice she's wearing a graduation hat everywhere we go? We have to find Heilman, before it's too late!"
Etymology: Transcend + Narcissism.
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COMMENTS:
i don't think i really got what i wanted out of this word, but reversedoriangreyism was way too hard to work out well as one word. - jadenguy, 2007-06-05: 09:20:00
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Flimflamimage
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: Flim-flam-im-age
Sentence: Redandra hated her face so much that she often posted a flimflamimage of herself to others online.
Etymology: Flimflam - Nonsense; humbug. Image - A representation or likeness of a person or thing, esp in sculpture or photograph.
Retouchiness
Created by: Clayton
Pronunciation: ree-TUHCH-ee-nis
Sentence: Constance's retouchiness was out of control. She got busted for using the smudge tool on her passport photo.
Etymology: retouch + touchiness
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COMMENTS:
Great sentence. - ErWenn, 2007-06-05: 02:56:00
could you imagine being held outside the country for not enough sexiness? that's why i always travel extra sexy. seriously, have you ever seen somebody extra sexy get stuck in a line anywhere? except the dmv, because no matter how many people there are waiting in line at the dmv, nobody can look sexy after 5 hours of hot breath and regrets. also, i like to imagine that there is a super sexy dmv where super sexy get their pictures taken and the pictures look good. also the workers are sexy. and the lines are shorter. - jadenguy, 2007-06-05: 10:08:00
Sexy DMV workers... riiiiight. - Clayton, 2007-06-05: 17:56:00
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Fauxtophilia
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: pho-to-feel-ee-ya
Sentence: When Mike finally met his Match.com friend, he was surprised to see that the tall, young brunette he expected to see was actually a short eldrely woman that could pass for Sophia from the Golden Girls. When he asked her about the difference, he realized she was allficted with fauxtophilia as she was adamant those were recent pictues of her and thought he was crazy that he didn't think the pictures looked like her.
Etymology: faux (fake) + photo + suffix philia (enamorment)
Narcissisicko
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: nar-sis-SIC-oh
Sentence: Imogene is a prettier than average girl but seems to be a bit of a narcissisicko who's insecure about her looks to the point of not being willing to let others see photos of herself unless and until they had been altered by one means or another to the point of near perfection.
Etymology: Blend of the words 'narcissism (n. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity) and 'sicko' (n. a person who is mentally or morally sick)
Phonyshopped
Created by: hennifer
Pronunciation: phone y shopped
Sentence: The only way she thinks she is beutiful if she is so phonyshopped that she makes barbie look real
Etymology: phonyshopped: phony (fake) + photoshopped
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COMMENTS:
I like this one.. easy to say. - serendipity9000, 2007-06-05: 16:24:00
nice one Jen, got my vote ;) - ziggy41, 2007-06-05: 21:32:00
Good word! - Stevenson0, 2007-06-05: 21:37:00
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Photochopic
Created by: hooterbug
Pronunciation: Pho'to/chop/ick
Sentence: Suzy's Photochopic tendencies have led to many disappointments. She couldnt quite understand why her "matches" from Hookup.com always seemed to never call her back. **Disclaimer** While this word is somewhat similar to Adobe® Photoshop® registered trademarks or trademarks of ®Photoshop® Company® Inc®orporated® in Nigeria*, Finland® and/or any other country. Violation of this trademark may result in personal injury, death, and a poorly photoshopped picture. Say photoshop and you will go to jail.
Etymology: Blend of Photograph - Chop (To cut into pieces)- Manic (outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity)
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COMMENTS:
I love it! - lumina, 2008-07-31: 12:31:00
Good one. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-08-01: 03:18:00
You clearly have Suzie JPegged. - metrohumanx, 2008-08-01: 06:44:00
very well thought out. u seem to understand suzy better than herself woo to photochopick - happyhippy, 2008-08-01: 13:21:00
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Illphotia
Created by: kensiesfate
Pronunciation: ill-pho-ti-a
Sentence: She can't stand to look at herself, she has illphotia
Etymology:
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Lucyof2009. Thank you Lucyof2009! ~ James
ErWenn - 2007-06-05: 02:55:00
Excellent definition. I think that the one-word restriction should be eliminated in special cases, such as when the definition is for a medical disorder.
That might work well for special theme weeks. Disease Week is an ideal candidate. Maybe there could be special challenges some times too, like having to write a limerick instead of just a sentence, or haiku.
Hey ErWenn and Petaj, Thanks for the creative ideas! And yes, I think it would be fun to change-up the rules. ErWenn, if you want to change your word into two-word verboticism, you can. Go to the edit/comment page for your word. You will see a link, in small gray type at the bottom of the page, which says "Oops, I want to change the spelling..." Click on this link, and then change your one-word answer into two words and submit. You will get a javascript alert, but the word will be saved. (This works in firefox...)
Hey Petaj, We are doing a theme-week on "office politics" next week! Can you think of any special challenges? ~ James
Well, how about using the word in a sentence from the minutes of a meeting, or in the style of a policy or procedure document.
jadenguy - 2007-06-05: 12:25:00
Or make everybody put a cover letter on their TPS reports before submitting them.
purpleartichokes - 2007-06-05: 14:30:00
Make everyone sit through a performance review of their word.
Stevenson0 - 2007-06-05: 21:34:00
How about filing long range plans, having the boss to dinner(you're invited Mr. Verbotomy next weekend)and paying into the coffee and gift fund?!?!?
Today's definition was suggested by Lucyof2009. Thank you Lucyof2009. ~ James