Verboticisms

Created by: vonnegut

Pronunciation: sin-wat

Sentence: "As your husband, I'll want all your love for myself." She stared at me with widening eyes. "A sin-wat!"... "I will not marry a sin-wat." She stood. "Goodbye." "Good-bye?" I was crushed.

Etymology: Created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., for Cat's Cradle, published in 1963.

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Created by: rikboyee

Pronunciation: luv-shak-lah

Sentence: She realised too late that she had just moved in with a loveshackler....and whats more the tiiiiiiiiiiiin roof was rusted

Etymology: shackles, love shack...baby love shack.

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COMMENTS:

Clever and funny! - wordmeister, 2007-04-17: 05:02:00

Very good! - purpleartichokes, 2007-04-17: 05:18:00

The B52's would applaud. Good one - toadstool57, 2007-04-17: 07:55:00

Like the connotation of irritation conveyed by the cheese (music, not lunch) reference. - Bulletchewer, 2007-04-17: 13:20:00

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Created by: Bandgor

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Created by: ErWenn

Pronunciation: /ˌæməˈɡɑɹki/

Sentence: We told him that his significant smother wasn't really controlling enough to constitute an amogarchy, but it was just a foma.

Etymology: from amo- (romantic love) and -archy (government)

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COMMENTS:

Significant smother works better than amogarchy, which I'd have as "a system of rule by lovers"- a truly scary notion. Still, the sentence alone is worth a vote. - Bulletchewer, 2007-04-17: 13:17:00

Thanks, and I agree that "significant smother" is better, but I never like having to cram two-word terms into a one-word entry. - ErWenn, 2007-04-17: 14:05:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: mənägəmēmēmē

Sentence: To say that Sarah is possessive is an understatement. Her boyfriend is not allowed to even look at other females. Hers is a program of monogamememe.

Etymology: monogamy (the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner) + me (to or for myself)

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Created by: emmyb2

Pronunciation: cling-a-ring

Sentence: Suzie is nothing but a clingoring; I'd recommend you stay away from her.

Etymology: cling + ring

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Created by: vonnegut

Pronunciation: sin-wat

Sentence: "As your husband, I'll want all your love for myself." She stared at me with widening eyes. "A sin-wat!"... "I will not marry a sin-wat." She stood. "Goodbye." "Good-bye?" I was crushed.

Etymology: Created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., for Cat's Cradle, published in 1963.

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: sub joo day ter

Sentence: Francine was definitely a subjudater when it came to men. She would chase them until they caught her and then like a superpower invading a weaker country, she would overthrow their free will and declare them as one of her possessions. Men were helpless in bending to her will and surrendering their arms (and legs and brains and freedom of choice). Once she had captured them, she would raid their treasuries, embargo their contact with other females and enjoy watching them shrivel into spineless, needy lovesick shells. Once the thrill of the hunt faded for her, she would move on and go in pursuit of new territories to conquer. Yes, Francine was Plunder Woman; one of the Pillage People; A Raidy Lady; A Booty School Dropout;A Cuter Looter; The Liking Viking; Felon of Troy;A Brigand Teen; An In-laws Outlaw; A Raidin' Maiden; A Passion Pirate Queen...Just lock up your menfolk!

Etymology: subjugate(make subservient; force to submit or subdue or bring under bondage)& subdue(suppress or hold within limits and control)& dater (a person who has a steady social or love relationship with another)

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COMMENTS:

great story - Jabberwocky, 2008-06-24: 16:14:00

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Created by: serendipity9000

Pronunciation: mon-op-oh-lies

Sentence: She wants to monopoleyes me - I am not allowed to look at anyone else.

Etymology: monopoly (exclusive rights to sell something) + eyes (implying you can only look at one person). Also a play on the word monopolize.

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Created by: Alchemist

Pronunciation: MUG-wub

Sentence: When Clarence scolded her for kissing her brother, Serena knew he was a mugwuv, and told him to take a hike.

Etymology: mug-to steal, wuv, mugwump

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