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DEFINITION: interj. A word, or sound, used to express disappointment when you realize you've made a really stupid mistake. v. To moan and groan about how stupid you are.

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Ojit

Created by: treyb

Pronunciation: Oh-jit

Sentence: Ojit, I left my keys in the car...

Etymology:

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Dohp

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: do ope

Sentence: After Selena had accidentally e-mailed everyone on her mailing list about how she really felt about her co-workers and boss, she tried not to dohp all day. It was bad enough putting her thoughts on paper, but circulating them at work was career suicide.

Etymology: Doh (Homer Simpson's expression when he realizes he has done something stupid) & Dope (an ignorant or foolish person;stupidity)

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Farg

Created by: Alchemist

Pronunciation: FARG

Sentence: Farg! cut my self again! Should never try to shave with a farging hangover!

Etymology: farg - aborigine term for not bringing enough water on a long hike.

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COMMENTS:

fearg (pronounced farg) is Irish for rage. (but of course you knew that) - galwaywegian, 2007-05-22: 04:44:00

nope. now I learned something today! :-) - Alchemist, 2007-05-22: 06:05:00

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Merdededieu

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: mared/di/doo

Sentence: "Merdededieu" he screamed as the toner cartridge exploded all over his new suit. That's okay he explained to the startled client - I'm just praying.

Etymology: merde (shit in French) + mere de dieu (mother of God

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COMMENTS:

magnifique! - galwaywegian, 2007-05-22: 07:32:00

petaj naturellement, Jabberwocky is famous for mots tres magnifique - petaj, 2007-05-22: 09:23:00

Ooh la la - I am blusheeng - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-22: 11:53:00

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Chrats

Created by: renzeb

Pronunciation: Kratz

Sentence: Oh Chrats! I can't believe I left the tickets at home.

Etymology: Crap + Rats

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Dunderrhead

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Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: done-der-head

Sentence: Frank sighed as Jane missed the exit on the roundabout for the third time. "DundDERhead," he muttered under his breath.

Etymology: dunderhead (stupid person) + der (derogatory exclamation in reponse to acts of stupidity)

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Crappucino

Created by: Osomatic

Pronunciation: crap + uh + chee + no

Sentence: The milk went everywhere and I yelled "crappucino!"

Etymology: Heh.

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Mammameaculpa

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: ma ma mia kulpa

Sentence: Mammameaculpa, here I go again, My my, how can I resist mistakes? Mammameaculpa, does it show again? My my, just how much I've messed up? Yes, I've not been the smartest, Stupid since the day I started Why, why can't you see there's nothing I know?? Mammameaculpa, now I really know, My my, you should really let me go.

Etymology: Mamma Mia (Musical Play & Movies based on songs of ABBA;an Italian expression, denoting various kinds of emotions: surprise, fear, rejection, anguish) & Mea Culpa (an acknowledgment of your error or guilt)

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Akerue

Created by: ErWenn

Pronunciation: /əˈkiˌɹu/ /uh-KEE-roo/

Sentence: Akerue! I should've known not to use hand dishwashing soap in the dishwasher.

Etymology: "Eureka" backwards.

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Damnwitted

Created by: ziggy41

Pronunciation: Dam-wit-tid

Sentence: I walked out of my house and on to the sidewalk, where I then walked to my work. My broad steps shortened when I noticed many people were leering at me. I was not known to be the 'evil' type, especially in my small town, so i knew something was wrong. I finally got to work when my secretary told me, to my utter dismay, I had forgot my pants... I was damnwitted with embarassment.

Etymology: Damn (expression of surprise or frustration) + Dimwitted (stupid)

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. For everyone interested in the parts of speech, this is our first definition which is specifically defined as an interjection. But feel free to create a noun, a verb, or even an adjective, if that's what sparks your fancy. Thank you ohwtepph! ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 02:00:00
Jabberwocky Wins! Read about it and all the wild words from last week in Verbotoweek .

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-07: 00:04:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. Thank you ohwtepph. ~ James