Verboticism: Aptxiety

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Aptxiety

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Pronunciation: apt/zahy/i/tee

Sentence: Her psychiatrist diagnosed her problem as aptxiety.

Etymology: apt + anxiety

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