Verboticism: Flosst
DEFINITION: n. A fear dental instruments, in particular the fear that your dentist will drop an instrument down your throat while chatting with the dental assistant.
Flosst
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: flosst
Sentence: Bob knew he needed to go to the dentist, however his flosst prevented him from making that appointment. He couldn't help but think about the time he had to retrieve the small ball of yarn from his dog's stomach by reeling it in from the bit that was still protuding from his mouth.
Etymology: floss, lost
Points: 836
Comments: Flosst
purpleartichokes - 2007-06-27: 07:16:00
The part about the dog is based on actual yucksperience.
petaj - 2007-06-27: 07:22:00
Maybe a piece of flosst tied around his finger would remind him to make an appointment.