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DEFINITION: n., A "talent" for which an individual takes a great deal of personal pride, even though it is just a common, mundane skill that almost everyone can do. v., To take pride in a special talent which in fact is not special at all.
Verboticisms
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Nilskill
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: nil skil
Sentence: Little Johnny's doting parents were so proud of his talents. His overeating was a particular nilskill that they had fed and nourished over the years. Being chubby and hungry themselves, they encouraged him to overeat at every opportunity. They did not realize that he had developed his nilskill so well that left alone for over an hour without food, he might even gnaw off his own foot!
Etymology: Nil (nothing, zero) & Skill (ability acquired by training, talent, aptitude)
Foolent
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: foo lent
Sentence: Everyone knew Bob was proclaiming another foolent when he challenged anyone in the room to breathe better than him.
Etymology: fool/ish (stupid, dumb) + talent (something one can do better than others)
Exaggerflaunt
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: ecks-ADJ-er-flont
Sentence: Dexter is actually a very bland, nondescript sort, and lacking perception skills he will repeatedly exaggerflaunt his minimal capabilities in an effort to promote his own self worth.
Etymology: Blend of 'exaggerate' (to magnify beyond the limits of truth; overstate; represent disproportionately) and 'flaunt' (to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly)
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COMMENTS:
Coldly accurate and funny! - metrohumanx, 2008-11-19: 20:12:00
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Tittot
Created by: logarithm
Pronunciation: tit-tot
Sentence: The judges had a good laugh at Willy's tittot attempt to impersonate Ricky Martin.
Etymology: tit - a foolish or ineffectual person. tot - a toddler - the pride of every parents no matter what.
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COMMENTS:
That was an inspired word. - metrohumanx, 2008-11-19: 20:23:00
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Narcissilly
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: närsəsilē
Sentence: The schools have gone mad. The rush to promote positive self-esteem has gone over the edge. With programs like **STUDENT OF THE WEEK**, **CITIZEN OF THE MONTH** and even **HERO OF THE WEEK**, as well as fashion shows for pre-teens, young people have no interest in anybody but themselves. Where teen years used to be a time for introspection, now it is time to be narscissilly.
Etymology: nascissism (extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one\\\'s own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type) + silly (having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish)
Vaptitude
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈvæptəˌtud/ /VAPP-tuh-Tood/
Sentence: Occasionally someone comes along who can do something something ordinary with extraordinary elegance and effectiveness, but most of the time, it's just vaptitude.
Etymology: From vapid + aptitude
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COMMENTS:
sad but true - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-25: 15:23:00
Good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-25: 15:32:00
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Nilskill
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: nil skil
Sentence: Johnny's parents were so proud of his nilskill...gorging himself on anything in sight. He'd honed his talents after years of training and practice.
Etymology: nil (nothing) & skill (talent or ability)
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COMMENTS:
Short, sharp and spot on. Excellent creation! - bananabender, 2008-01-25: 01:14:00
Cheers, bananabender...I'm glad it a-peel-ed to you! - Nosila, 2008-01-25: 19:23:00
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Shabbility
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: shab-ill-er-tee
Sentence: there is a whole website dedicated to people with the shabbility to make up cool words to funny definitions.
Etymology: shabby, ability
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COMMENTS:
low blow riki - but welcome back - you're at the top of my list for this shability - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-25: 10:08:00
My insanity only proves to me that I not mad! Welcome back. Good word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-25: 15:42:00
Your shabbility has been missed at Verbotomy! Welcome back!! Not too shabby of a word either!!! - Stevenson0, 2008-01-25: 17:03:00
Great sentence! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-25: 21:54:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by zebrahdh. Thank you zebrahdh. ~ James
zebrahdh - 2008-01-25: 05:24:00
When I suggested this one, I just knew it was a winner! :)
Today's definition was suggested by zebrahdh. Thank you zebrahdh. ~ James