Author: James Gang

DEFINITION: n., A pesky but persistently painful, and seemingly incurable paper cut, which simply refuses to heal. n. To cut or injure a “high use” body part, like a fingertip, knuckle or tongue.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Wounderful: /woon der ful/ When Jane was hired for her first office job, she thought it was wonderful. After her first of many paper cuts trying to file a year’s backlog of papers, she decided the job was actually wounderful instead. She had neither a finger without multiple paper cuts nor a cuticle that was not ragged. How does one claim danger pay as a file clerk??? Etymology: Wound (gash,cut, any break in the skin or an organ caused by violence or surgical incision;cause injuries or bodily harm; to hurt the feelings of) & Wonderful (extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers) & Full (to the greatest degree or extent)

Created by: Nosila.

Stingertip: /stingərtip/ Jimmy is in charge of the stockroom at the restaurant where he works. Papercuts from the cardboard boxes are rampant. When he preps lemons for the day he has to deal with a handful of stingertips. Etymology: sting (feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation) + fingertips (the tip of a finger) Created by: artr.

Papnip: /pap-nip/ James rolled his eyes as Henrietta stuck out her sore finger, rolling the skin tip backwards and forwards. The papnip’s mouth opened and closed to her squeaky high-pitched ventriloquism, “Hello, James … hello …. hello”. Etymology: Pap(er) – thin flat material which is made from crushed wood. Nip – to bite. Created by: wordslikevenom.

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James

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DEFINITION: n., A pesky but persistently painful, and seemingly incurable paper cut, which simply refuses to heal. n. To cut or injure a “high use” body part, like a fingertip, knuckle or tongue.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Stingertip: /stingərtip/ Jimmy is in charge of the stockroom at the restaurant where he works. Papercuts from the cardboard boxes are rampant. When he preps lemons for the day he has to deal with a handful of stingertips. Etymology: sting (feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation) + fingertips (the tip of a finger) Created by: artr.

Wounderful: /woon der ful/ When Jane was hired for her first office job, she thought it was wonderful. After her first of many paper cuts trying to file a year’s backlog of papers, she decided the job was actually wounderful instead. She had neither a finger without multiple paper cuts nor a cuticle that was not ragged. How does one claim danger pay as a file clerk??? Etymology: Wound (gash,cut, any break in the skin or an organ caused by violence or surgical incision;cause injuries or bodily harm; to hurt the feelings of) & Wonderful (extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers) & Full (to the greatest degree or extent)

Created by: Nosila.

Knockawound: /nok-ah-woond/ Poor little Windsey’s knockawound prevented her from using her iPhone to notify her entourage where the party was. Etymology: Knock- To collide with something.
A- Used as a function word.
Wound- An injury, usually involving division of tissue. (a cut) Created by: abrakadeborah.

Papnip: /pap-nip/ James rolled his eyes as Henrietta stuck out her sore finger, rolling the skin tip backwards and forwards. The papnip’s mouth opened and closed to her squeaky high-pitched ventriloquism, “Hello, James … hello …. hello”. Etymology: Pap(er) – thin flat material which is made from crushed wood. Nip – to bite. Created by: wordslikevenom.

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DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one’s own odors.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Flagrance: /flāgrəns/ Tim has decided to take a stand against the chemicals used in personal grooming products. His flagrance can make a statement for him before he enters a room. Etymology: flagrant (conspicuously or obviously offensive) + fragrance (a pleasant, sweet smell) Created by: artr.

Rotshot: /‘rät-shät/ Jeff thinks he’s hot stuff when he comes back to the office, glistening after a lunch break spent at the gym, but he’s a total rotshot! He reeks!

Emily might be the best in yoga class, but she shouldn’t have given up deodorant — she’s rotshotting up the joint. Etymology: Rot: To putrify, often producing a foul smell. Hotshot: One who flaunts his skills. Created by: sunliya.

Distinkshun: /dis stink shun/ Des had an air of distinkshun about him.His Dad had started the manufacturing plant and gave it to Des.
He reeked of old money and the stench of entitlement. He knew he would be a great catch and acted like he was a scentsation and coming up roses. In fact, he was coming up noses and his lack of personal hygiene coupled with his lunchtime run made others fume. His abundant money did not make him scentsible…he just made the olfactory smell! Etymology: Distinction (high status importance owing to marked superiority;a distinguishing quality) & Stink (reek, bad smell) & Shun (avoid, censure) Created by: Nosila.

Fartivious: /far-tiv-ee-us/ You know, at some point you have to ask: is it me? Am I being fartivious? Etymology: Fart – to expel internal gas through the anus.
Oblivious – Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one. Created by: mchristof.

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DEFINITION: v., To seek out old acquaintances even though you never really knew them that well, or liked them very much, in the first place. n. An old and unwanted friend who has suddenly reappeared.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Refrenemy: /re fren emee/ When Janet met Brad again at the reunion, she realized he had become a refrenemy. He not only hated her hair and her dress style, (She was sure the invitations stated retro 80’s look, so as people could recognize each other) but he also was still an older but more judgmental geek. It was when she caught him making out with Sue (she of the Just Sue Me! fame) that she realized he was just “Desparately Seeking Susan” and not really into the fact that she was Madonna’s personal assistant! Loser! Etymology: Re-friend (a person with whom you are re-acquainted) & Enemy (a hostile individual, not in your support group) Created by: Nosila.

Nostannoy: /NAHST-annoy/ Hey, I think that guy getting on the bus works out at our gym. Hope he’s not going to be a nostannoy. Etymology: Nostalgia + annoy Created by: ethan1.

Faceirk: /fāsÉ™rk/ As a member of the class reunion planning committee Diane is fielding quite a few new requests to be ”friends”. She has had to block more people than a halfback as her irritating former classmates faceirk her with the details of their politics and/or boring lives. Etymology: face (the front part of a person’s head from the forehead to the chin) irk (irritate; annoy) a play on facebook Created by: artr.

Archaestalkogist: /ar-kay-stalk-o-jist/ I haven’t seen her in years, but now she shows up everywhere I go like some archaestalkogist. Etymology: Archaeologist – student of the past, usually in reference to human history and culture.
Stalker – individual who fixates on another person, following them and often documenting their activities all while attempting to get their attention. Created by: mchristof.

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DEFINITION: n., Cautionary advice provided by parents to their children, often makes no logical sense but carries enough emotional weight to affect the child’s behavior. v. To warn of danger through the judicious use of exaggeration.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Lieperbole: /līpərbəlē/ ”If you make a face, it could get stuck that way”, ”Behave because Santa is watching”, ”This is for your own good”. Many parents use lieperbole to keep their children in line. Etymology: lie (an intentionally false statement) + hyperbole (exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally) Created by: artr.

Comments on Lieperbole:

mchristof, 2011-06-12: 23:50:00
Very nice. For the win, in my opinion.

Hyperpoultry: /hi per pol tree/ “The sky is falling, the sky is falling!” is what young Eggbert had heard since he was hatched. This was an example of the hyperpoultry his parents used on him to control his natural curiousity. If he did not die from fowl play, he hoped instead to become a fryer in a monastery, if he could pullet it off! Etymology: Hyperbole (extravagant exaggeration) & Poultry (fowl,a domesticated gallinaceous bird)

Created by: Nosila.

Chickshtick: /chik – shtik/ Samancluck warned her little one to not peep too loud or her eyes would bug out…. It was just more of her chickshtick, designed to get her little one to behave. Etymology: Chick (baby chicken) + Schtick (gimmick) Created by: mweinmann.

Limabeanery: /Just eat it kid. / My mom’s limabeanery had become so overwhelming that I had to move out of the ouse because I ran with the flippin’ scissors. Etymology: Lima Beans + Your Mom + My irrational fear Created by: idavecook.

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James

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