Verboticism: Intellexicon

'What are you talking about?'

DEFINITION: n. An invented word which appears learned, sounds sophisticated, and is completely confusing. v.intr. To use invented words in order to confuse others, and/or create the illusion of erudition.

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Intellexicon

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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: inter-LEX-i-con

Sentence: "Don't you go raising your highbrows at me, I know when you are just using your intellexicon to appear smart"

Etymology: intellect + lexicon

Points: 875

Comments: Intellexicon

Jabberwocky - 2007-06-26: 09:01:00
love the highbrows