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DEFINITION: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one's throat

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Spectatorate

Top verboticism of the day created by Nosila

Pronunciation: spek tay tor ayt

Sentence: The rate of spectatorate rises proportionately to the length and boredom with a production, sports event or movie. It is only surpassed by the exitspectatorate of patrons to the washrooms or snack bars. The former taking 45 minutes and the latter costing about $24 a pop.

Etymology: Spectator (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as a performance or an exhibition of some kind) & Expectorate (clear out the chest and lungs;discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth)

Created by: Nosila.

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Cacoughony: /kəkôfənē/ It started with a sniffle in the lobby. It soon swept over the entire audience and most of the cast. The cacoughony brought the production to a halt. Etymology: cacophony (a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds) + cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound) Created by: artr.

Comments:

Excellent!! - CharlieB, 2011-01-28: 05:05:00

Cacoughany: /kak off eneeee/ The cacoughany increased in volume and in volume. Etymology: cacophony, cough Created by: galwaywegian.

Comments:

best definition of the day! Genious - mweinmann, 2009-09-16: 07:54:00

Coughmment: /-kɒfment-/ She's been all day doing coughmments about my hair cut. Etymology: Cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound) + Comment (Remark expressing an opinion or reaction) Created by: pedrofpardo.

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Comments:

Verbotomy - 2007-02-21: 00:00:01
Today's definition was suggested by galwaywegian.
Thank you galwaywegian! ~ James

Verbotomy - 2009-09-15: 08:12:00
Today's definition was suggested by galwaywegian. Thank you galwaywegian. ~ James

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