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DEFINITION: n., A feeling of regret and helplessness, which occurs once you realize that you have just sent out an erroneous email (i.e. one full of stupid mistakes). v., To send out an email and wish you hadn't.
Verboticisms
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Ewail
Created by: hendrixius
Pronunciation: /ee-wail/
Sentence: I can't believe I sent that Ewail to my boss; then again, its not my fault his daughter posed for that picture...
Etymology: "email", "bewail" and/or "wail"
Mailcontent
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: mayl kon tont
Sentence: Tom went from a malcontent to a mailcontent with the speed of a flying finger
Etymology: malcontent, mail
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COMMENTS:
mailificent word - Nosila, 2010-03-26: 11:41:00
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Errmail
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: air/mail
Sentence: Joe lost his last job when he errmailed the boss telling her that she was a complete and total toxic manager.
Etymology: ERRMAIL - ERR + MAIL
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COMMENTS:
Been there, done that. Great word. - Mustang, 2008-10-29: 06:46:00
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Ohnooomail
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: oh nooo mayl
Sentence: Mr. Bill had composed an e-mail to vent his frustrations with his arch-enemy, Sluggo. Sluggo was a bully who tortured and maimed Mr. Bill regularly. When he got the venom off his chest and onto written format, he felt much better. Unfortunately, he accidentally pressed send and the ohnooomail was dispatched to Sluggo's computer. After he regained conciousness, Mr. Bill was full of e-comtrition and vowed to never use his e-mail for evil again.
Etymology: Oh noooo (regret;lament;remorse) & E-mail (communicate electronically on the computer) & Mr Bill (a Saturday Night Live play-doh character and cult figure whose catchphrase was oh noooo! as he met misfortune each week.)
Fleemail
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: flee/male
Sentence: Too late - the fleemail escaped!
Etymology: flee + email
Emailstake
Created by: zxvasdf
Pronunciation: E mail stake
Sentence: He knew he needed some more coffee when he did his third mailstake.
Etymology: Email (send a message electronically) & mistake (to make an error)
Accidentemail
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: acks-uh-DENT-ee-mayl
Sentence: Maynard was dismayed when he realized he'd sent yet another accidentemail filled with typos, false information and way too much personal information about himself and his desires.
Etymology: Blend of accident and email. A play on the word 'accidental'.
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COMMENTS:
Good one! - TJayzz, 2008-10-29: 04:56:00
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Bemail
Created by: blacklotus90
Pronunciation: bee-male
Sentence: John hung his head, bemailing the fact that he had just cc'ed his entire office on his reply to a male enhancement ad.
Etymology: bewail- to express deep sorrow for; lament Email- An electronic message
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COMMENTS:
VERY funny. - metrohumanx, 2008-10-30: 02:27:00
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Emorsemail
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: e + mors + mail
Sentence: Instantly regretting having clicked on the send button Marshal was overcome with emorsemail.
Etymology: Remorse + email
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Daniel999. Thank you Daniel999~ James
I like your word...
Mustang - 2007-12-05: 01:27:00
Good definition and one most folks can identify with.
Yes! Great idea Daniel999 ~ James
silveryaspen - 2007-12-05: 14:27:00
Blundermail is direct and to the point ... so easily understood ... it doesn't require defining. Good job!
silveryaspen - 2007-12-05: 14:30:00
Love calamiteemil! I'm from the wild west in Montana ... so love the pun on Calamity Jane! I even like the way it rolls and clicks across the tongue!
silveryaspen - 2007-12-05: 14:32:00
All of them made me smile ... good job everyone. I wish I could vote for them all!
Thanks for the great feedback silveryaspen. Makes me feel good enough to forget about all my ohnotes and blundermails! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Daniel999. Thank you Daniel999. ~ James