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DEFINITION: v. To have a big fight over nothing, that is really a fight about money. n. An argument about money
Verboticisms
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Coinflict
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: koin - flikt
Sentence: Monica and Barry often had a coinflict over money but it was not readily evident. On the surface, it looked like Monica's broken fingernail was the problem, or Barry's torn clothing but it often masked the underlying issue.....money, moolah, coin, cash; the foundation of all things necessary or purchases desired.
Etymology: coin (money, financing,a stamped piece of metal of a known weight and fineness issued for commerce) conflict
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COMMENTS:
Like it when it sounds (almost) like a real word. Good stuff! - artr, 2009-08-10: 12:07:00
Coinsiderate coinception! - Nosila, 2009-08-11: 01:34:00
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Douhaha
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: dōhähä
Sentence: Jack and Jill had their share of troubles. The incident at the well was just a symptom of their problematic relationship. Jill was upset at the cost of fixing Jack’s crown. She didn’t even understand why he needed a crown to begin with. Jack didn’t appreciate the fees for Jill’s tumbling lessons. After one final douhaha they have filed for divorce. They are expected to share custody of the hill.
Etymology: Dough (money) + brouhaha (a noisy and overexcited critical response)
Nullomoney
Created by: seifip
Pronunciation: null oh money
Sentence: I was nullomoneying him all the day without result!
Etymology: null + money
Pelfpouting
Created by: quippingqueen
Pronunciation: pelf/pow/ting
Sentence: Pelfpouting runs rampant in a family that rarely sticks to the point during a spat, especially one involving who bought the wrong sized jar of garlic-flavored pickles for Uncle Jebb's birthday party last year.
Etymology: pelf = money + pouting = showing displeasure by thrusting out one's lips or wearing a sullen expression
Pecuniate
Created by: chofu67
Pronunciation: peck cune ee ate
Sentence: All I said was, "Why did you have to buy the dress?" I don't want to pecuniate with you.
Etymology: from the Latin "pecunia" for money (I think)
Econargument
Created by: Javeson1
Pronunciation: eck-on-arr-gyoo-ment
Sentence: many couples seem to be econarguing lately.
Etymology: economics (money) plus argument
Monightsquise
Created by: hairydoginparis
Pronunciation: mon-ite-sc-ise
Sentence: My wife and I monightsquise daily about seemingly dumb things like socks.
Etymology: money+fight+disquise
Currentrip
Created by: Chistinalove
Pronunciation: cur - ren - trip
Sentence: Our latest currentrip started over my asking him if he would like a cup of coffee.
Etymology: curren - currency/current trip - like guilt trip or power trip
Greenspat
Created by: Peedl
Pronunciation: green-spat
Sentence:
Etymology: green, the color of money and spat, a petty fight.
