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DEFINITION: v. To gasp and go rigid with shock when someone unexpectedly hugs you. n. The gasping sound, and associated rigid body reaction, which a person who is "not comfortable with physical intimacy", emits when they are unexpectedly hugged.
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Displayofaffliction
Created by: Nuwanda
Pronunciation: Dis-play-uv-a-flick-shun
Sentence: What was meant to be a display of affection turned into a unfortunate displayofaffliction in a flash. I went to hug my nephew, but he was so uncomfortable that he tried to dodge under my outstretched arms. He ended up with his head lodged in my armpit for a brief but horrific moment. By mutual yet silent consent, we greeted each other with nothing more with a casual wave thereafter.
Etymology: Display of affection altered to incorporate affliction.
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COMMENTS:
great combo - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-07: 09:42:00
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Shockandpaw
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: shock-and-paw
Sentence: Larry was the office touchy-feely guy, known for his flagrant practice of shockandpaw hugging manuvers on unsuspecting women. He snuck into the office one day and found Martha, the new receptionist, alone at her desk. What Larry never realized, though, was that Martha carried creepaway spray in her purse for just such an occasion.
Etymology: shock: surprise + paw: fondle, grope (wordplay on shock and awe a la G.Bush)
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COMMENTS:
nice one! - galwaywegian, 2009-04-06: 08:48:00
Love it! - artr, 2009-04-06: 13:09:00
Excellent!! - Mustang, 2009-04-06: 20:39:00
Good one, Miss Moneypenney! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-08: 02:39:00
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Antihugaphobia
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: An-tie-hug-uh-fow-be-uh
Sentence: Michelle approached Queen Goozie and gently hugged her to comfort her on the way to the Whitehouse...Queen Goozie let out a loud gasp as her entire body went rigid and into an "antihugaphobia" spasm! Queen Goozie was from a royal family, that did not show any type of loving attention such as hugs and it freaked her out! Michelle was so shocked that Queen Goozie had never been hugged or hugged anyone! Michelle felt sorry for Queen Goozie for the fact the Queen was so fearful of such a kind and loving gesture...but,took note that she would curtsy and bow next time in greeting Queen Goozie of the Royal family!
Etymology: Anti;Meaning against,opposite or opposed to. Hug;A hug is a form of physical intimacy that generally involves closing or holding the arms around another person. Aphobia;Added "A" to,Phobia meaning; fear, dread, hatred.
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COMMENTS:
Remind me of "The Prince and The Pauper".....Good one, Prestochango! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-06: 23:15:00
Thanks Metrohumanx! It seems you are one of few that comment...I keep trying :) - abrakadeborah, 2009-04-07: 05:43:00
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Snuggulp
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: snuh-guhlp
Sentence: Mary is not comfortable with hugs. If her husband feels the need, he must give her at least 20 minutes notice for her to prepare. Last week, after she had her hair done, the stylist gave her a big, spontaneous hug. Mary's snuggulp startled the hairdresser so much that she dropped her scissors. So much for that tip...
Etymology: snuggle (to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection) + gulp (to suppress, subdue, or choke back as if by swallowing)
Gahug
Created by: Bughunt
Pronunciation: Gah-hug gahug
Sentence: "Oh, look over there, poor lady, what a gahug.."
Etymology: Gah! -scream or cry Hug -affection
Squeezewheeze
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: skwēzwēz
Sentence: Tom's family was not very good expressing intimacy. When he married Sunshine his family collectively developed a squeezewheeze. In the receiving line Tom's mother gasped so much that Sunshine's folks were convinced that she had asthma. At the reception there was so much oxygen being sucked in that the caterer had trouble keeping candles on the tables lit.
Etymology: squeeze (a hug) + wheeze (breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest)
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COMMENTS:
How did Tom and Sunshine ever get together? - otherguy, 2009-04-06: 07:47:00
I think we're ALL Bozos on this bus! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-08: 02:38:00
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Shockward
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: sh-awk-word
Sentence: Robin, who never gave hugs or expected them in return, was struck with shockward when Justin, whom she barely knew, gave her a hug and a peck on the cheek!
Etymology: Shock (unexpected, sudden) + awkward (strange or uncomfortable)
Bumfounded
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: bəmfounded
Sentence: When the hug accidentally slid south the Queen was bumfounded.
Etymology: bum (bottom) dumbfounded (greatly astonish or amaze)
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COMMENTS:
genius :) - galwaywegian, 2010-10-19: 09:36:00
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Gashrig
Created by: mangojo
Pronunciation: Guh-SHRIG
Sentence: When the young man touched her waist she gashriged suddenly and exclaimed, "Get away from me boy! No one ever touches me like that!"
Etymology: A combination of the words gasp, shudder and rigid.
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by abrakadeborah. Thank you abrakadeborah. ~ James
abrakadeborah - 2009-04-06: 07:50:00
Thank you! My former husband's family didn't hug and I hugged his Mother and she let out a loud gasp and went rigid... They all changed and became more loving towards each other, after I married into their family. It changed them forever and they all hug each other now. :) (I hug people I care about and love) Hugs are great! ;)
readerwriter - 2009-04-06: 10:22:00
Sounds like you were on a Mission Accomplished!
Perhaps you should consider a taking a position with the Royal Family -- seems like they need a lot more hugging. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by abrakadeborah. Thank you abrakadeborah. ~ James