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DEFINITION: v. To remain calm, steadfast and ploddingly systematic in the midst of a huge freaking disaster. n. A person who systematizes everything from their morning routines to personal relationships.
Verboticisms
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Calmamity
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: kalm-AM-itty
Sentence: Now matter how dire the situation or severe the emergency, Lionel always maintained an air of serene calmamity, never losing his cool and handling matters quickly and completely.
Etymology: Blend of 'calm' (Not excited or agitated; composed) and 'calamity' ( a disaster or misfortune, esp one causing extreme havoc)
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COMMENTS:
I really like this. It's clever. :) - Rhyme79, 2012-09-07: 14:38:00
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Herosterics
Created by: janatic
Pronunciation:
Sentence: When the proverbial feces hits the fan, you can count on Stan to fall into herosterics.
Etymology: hero + hysterics
Calmamity
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: kaam am ittee
Sentence: his calmamity in adversity was legendary, what a pity he was such a disappopintment in bed, thought Moneypenney
Etymology: calm calamity
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-10: 12:17:00
Great concept! - jedijawa, 2007-05-11: 08:29:00
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Chaotizen
Created by: brucee10
Pronunciation: Kay - ah - Ti - zen
Sentence: His chaotizen attitude was infuriating. How he could read a book during an multi-server crash, I'll never know.
Etymology: Chaotic + zen or chaos+ citizen(someone who lives in constant chaos and is not alarmed by it)
Flusterbuster
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: fluh-stir-buh-stir
Sentence: While other spill responders were running around chaotically, I was able to flusterbuster the calm of Stuporman, knowing full well that the "white powdery substance" in the men's room was likely some guy's athlete's foot treatment.
Etymology: fluster, buster
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COMMENTS:
That has a neat sound to it! - jedijawa, 2007-05-10: 11:45:00
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Inswerviate
Created by: rubysoho
Pronunciation: in-swerv-ee-ate
Sentence: When faced with a deadline that is complicated with challenge it is critical to not get off track. In these situations, inswerviants rise to the top. While their behavior may seem uptight on a normal day, their singlemindedness and unwillingness to swerve or deviate from a path can save the day when the heat is on.
Etymology:
Pacifuss
Created by: SariEverna
Pronunciation: pas-i-fus
Sentence:
Etymology: pacify + fuss
Calmcentrate
Created by: iwasatripwire
Pronunciation: com-cen-trate
Sentence: I always put on my calmcentrating hat in a crisis.
Etymology: calm + concentrate
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COMMENTS:
nice - wordmeister, 2007-05-10: 00:43:00
Won't forget that one! - geoamnesia, 2007-05-10: 03:40:00
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Medirate
Created by: jonobo
Pronunciation: medirate
Sentence: The Situation was abso-bruce-funkin'-lee out of control but he medirated the whole maelstrom down to the two important factors for survival: stay cool ! After medirating for a second i knew exactly what to do.
Etymology: meditation + rational + rate
Comments:
Today's definition was inspired by Cory Doctorow's short story "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth" which is published in Overclocked, and was suggested by autophile. Thank you Cory and autophile! ~ James
I'm still grinning at this one. Well done!
Today's definition was suggested by doctorow. Thank you doctorow. ~ James