Verboticism: Auraloper

'Do you mind sitting somewhere else?'

DEFINITION: v. tr., To invade another person's personal space by sitting, standing or hovering unnecessarily close. n., A person who habitually stands or sits "uncomfortably close" when communicating with others.

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Auraloper

Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: awr-uh-LOP-uhr

Sentence: Bob was quizzical studied pataphysical sciences in his home, until his auralopings and the need to stay within a breathshot of others, caused Roxie's silver hammer to come down on his head.

Etymology: AURA: a distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a peron or thing. LOPER (of interloper): to thrust into matters or affairs of others.

Points: 935

Comments: Auraloper

bananabender - 2008-01-21: 09:31:00
Love your words to-day, 'specially breathshot.

silveryaspen - 2008-01-21: 10:30:00
Pronged word ... right on the definition ... evoking images of people like butting-head antelope in their interaction. Very unique!

Jabberwocky - 2008-01-21: 12:10:00
great word

chaiandallthatjazz - 2008-01-21: 12:18:00
I love this word. Very creative!