Verboticism: Assuraneedy

'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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Assuraneedy

Created by: Osomatic

Pronunciation: ah + shure + ah + need + ee

Sentence: My wife can't ever just get dressed, she's too assuraneedy to go out without millions of compliments.

Etymology: assurance + needy

Points: 647

Comments: Assuraneedy

purpleartichokes - 2007-07-13: 15:19:00
Does this dress make me look... flatter?