Verboticisms

Created by: metrohumanx

Pronunciation: rig-ORTHO-hiss

Sentence: Mama Obama’s outgoing, they say… To protocol spin doctors it was okay- To fistbump Sarkoszy and hifive the Prince… But hugging the Monarch made everyone wince. Forgetting that Bush was a world-class dunce, Her touch was derided and talked of for months… Clearly her gesture was somewhat amiss.. Tho the world’s on the edge of a dark bleak abyss, The papparatzombies just focused on this: A Regent’s reaction- Her RIGORTHOHISS.

Etymology: RIGORmortis+orTHO+HISS=RIGORTHOHISS....RIGOR MORTIS: temporary rigidity of muscles (occurring after death); New Latin, stiffness of death [1847].....ORTHO: straight, upright, vertical, perpendicular,correct; Greek, from orthos straight, right, true; akin to Sanskrit ūrdhva high, upright.....HISS: to express disapproval of by hissing, to make a sharp sibilant sound; Middle English, of imitative origin [14th century].

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COMMENTS:

WOW! The word is great, the poem hysterical. Great work. - mrskellyscl, 2009-04-06: 05:10:00

Great word as always Metrohumanx ;) - abrakadeborah, 2009-04-06: 08:30:00

Words you chose to make rhyme, entranced me for quite a time. While at your wit, I laughed a bit, and enjoyed all of what you writ! - silveryaspen, 2009-04-06: 17:36:00

Your ode may not be legal, but it certainly is regal! - Nosila, 2009-04-06: 19:10:00

Thanks to you all! James :) - metrohumanx, 2009-04-06: 23:17:00

I would like to thank The Lone ranger who gave me a vote on each of my words last week. I may be offline for a little while, as i have chosen to move to the headlands of the foothills... - metrohumanx, 2009-04-07: 01:13:00

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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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Created by: mweinmann

Pronunciation: stiff + cum + fert

Sentence: Grandpa Proctor went into shock when Emily Lincoln gave him a hug. He felt extreme stiffcomfort, had trouble breathing and his whole body became rigid. Although Emily was a covergirl for Oui Magazine, everyone was sure that he reacted this way when Grandma touched him too.

Etymology: stiff (rigid, incapable of or resistant to bending, not moving) comfort, discomfort.

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COMMENTS:

excellent - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-07: 09:45:00

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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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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: klin-ch-oak

Sentence: The klinchoak Lizzie let out echoed down the hall. Every head turned in her direction to observe Michelle imitating Paul Keating by breaking protocol.

Etymology: clinch (embrace, hug) + choke (gasp)

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COMMENTS:

Very clever and pronounceable, too! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-07: 01:15:00

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Created by: readerwriter

Pronunciation: gahsp-troh-pohd

Sentence: It was a beautiful day. Amelia, a social butterfly, was chairperson of the Friendly Acres Welcoming Committee. Her job was to meet and greet new arrivals to the neighborhood and deliver a basket of household goodies. After knocking several times on the front door of the newly arrived Mollusk family, imagine Amelia's shock when Mrs. Mollusk (whose husband was a snailmail man) inhaled sharply when Amelia extended her hand to introduce herself. She was even more shocked when Mrs. Mollusk instructed the children at her foot to hide. Mrs. Mollusk then slammed the door and quickly retreated into her house. As Amelia walked back down the Mollusks somewhat slimy, but shimmering-in-the-sunshine pathway, she decided the Mollusks must be the gasptropods of the neighborhood.

Etymology: Playing with GASTROPOD, a snail or slug, single-shelled, muscular organ of locomotion

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COMMENTS:

Oh, no! They shunned your friendly graspopaweds! No shellouts in this family! Very unique etymology. - silveryaspen, 2009-04-06: 17:55:00

very clever - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-07: 09:48:00

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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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Created by: rombus

Pronunciation: imp - hing - hur - snap

Sentence: Gloria moved slowly and roundly. She was a force to be reckoned with and especially did not like to be touched or hugged. If someone approached her too quickly and with wide arms, it might cause an impingehersnap.....and Gloria would tense up, snapping her legs and spine into a defensive position....somewhat like a crisp, round cookie!

Etymology: impinge - (encroach, interfere or contact) her, snap (break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension) gingersnap (a crisp, round cookie)

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COMMENTS:

...and somewhat like a timber rattlesnake? - metrohumanx, 2009-04-07: 01:14:00

I like this word more each time i see it! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-08: 02:43:00

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Created by: Bughunt

Pronunciation: Gah-hug gahug

Sentence: "Oh, look over there, poor lady, what a gahug.."

Etymology: Gah! -scream or cry Hug -affection

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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.

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