Verboticism: Nosistance

Nosistance

Created by: Nosila

Definition: v. To insist on helping someone in spite of their repeated assurance that they have things well in hand, and already have their own remedies in mind. n. Unwanted help or assistance.

Pronunciation: no sis tants

Sentence: When Larry got his fly stuck, Mary insisted on fixing it for him. Her help was of nosistance, because she yanked too hard, broke the zipper and had to call 911 to help Larry. Now, there's something about Larry, which is no longer hairy...

Etymology: No (negative,not) & Assistance (help, aid,resource contributing to fulfillment)& Insistence (urgently demanding attention)

Points: 44

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