Verboticism: Specialpurpose

'Wow, that kid sure can eat...'

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.

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Specialpurpose

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Etymology: From the Steven Martin movie, "The Jerk."

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