Author: James Gang

DEFINITION: v. To seek compliments and/or support by insulting oneself or by complaining about the difficulty of one’s life. n. A person who uses self-deprecation as flattery bait.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Disparagus: /dis par a gus/ When he came in to work, he always shook off comments about his appearance. He was slim, well-dressed and groomed himself well, but could not take a compliment gracefully. His coworkers atarting calling him a disparagus, which was funny because his first name was Gus. Etymology: Disparage (self-deprecate;diminish) & Asparagus (edible young shoots of the asparagus plant, a vegetable) Created by: Nosila.

Egoflog: /EE-go-flog/ Having very low self esteem, Lindy would often resort to egoflogging in order to rationalize her self induced sense of worthlessness. Etymology: Blend of ‘ego’ (sense of one’s worth or importance) and ‘flog’ (to beat with or as if with a rod or whip, to criticize harshly) Created by: Mustang.

Complitrolling: /kom-pluh-troh-ling/ Every time Allison says something bad about herself, she expects her friends to tell her how wrong she is. Her complitrolling has become so annoying that several of her buddies have taken to merely agreeing with her. Etymology: compliment (an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration) + trolling (fishing) Created by: artr.

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DEFINITION: n. The feeling of anxiety created by the realization that you’ve arrived at a social event “wearing the wrong thing”. v. To arrive at a social function and suddenly realize that you are you are completely over-dressed or worse — under-dressed!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Disdress: /dis-dres/ As she stepped through the door of the formal affair, Sally felt nothing but disdress realizing that her low-cut red disdress was completely inappropriate. Etymology: dis (short for disrespect) + distress (great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble) + dress (an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece) Created by: artr.

Misrobed: /mis robe d/ On her way to the boss’ party,Charlotte met her date, Craig at work but she did not realize he was misrobed with only a speedo under his long coat… Etymology: Mis-(prefix for lack of; not;wrong, bad, or erroneous; wrongly, badly, or erroneously) & Robed (dressed or clothed especially in fine attire) & Disrobed (undressed) Created by: Nosila.

Fashionono: /fash-uhn-NO-no/ Whether he frequently misunderstands dress requirements for gatherings or is just plain ignorant, Clint repeatedly commits fashionono’s that are often bizarre and always very noticeable. Etymology: Blend of ‘fashion’ (style or mode) and ‘no no’ (something forbidden or not recommended) Created by: Mustang.

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DEFINITION: v., To be so obsessed with the lives of celebrities that you neglect your own personal affairs, responsibilities and hygiene. n., A person who is infatuated with celebrities.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Inmattuated: /in-mat-oo-eyt-ed/ Matt Damon, Matt Damon, Matt Damon… That’s all Cynthia ever thinks about. She knows EVERYTHING about him, what he likes, what he doesn’t like, what he eats, who he’s been with, even what toothpaste he uses. She has seen all his films at least a dozen times each. The printing on her “Borne” CDs has worn off from constant handling. She is so inmattuated that she regularly writes to correct his publicist. Etymology: infatuated (possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion, esp for another person)+ Matt Damon (Matt Damon) Created by: artr.

Celebritosis: /seh-leb-reh-TOSE-is/ It was often said by Marilyn’s friends that she had a bad case of celebritosis as she was so obsessed with trying to identify with celebrities that she often overlooked social obligations as well as personal affairs, including grooming. Etymology: Blend of ‘celebrity’ (a famous or celebrated person) and ‘osis’ (suffix meaning abnormal or diseased condition) Created by: Mustang.

Gagadelic: /ga ga del ik/ Mona loved having to buy groceries, because it meant she could top off her food purchases with celeb magazines. She was so smitten with Lady Gaga, that she became gagadelic when she saw her name or picture on a cover and emulated her style. Heidi, Mona’s 8 year old daughter thought her Mom looked foolish trying buy corn flakes in tottering heels, mini skirts and bizarre hairdos and clothing made from items found in most kitchens… Etymology: Gaga (Lady Gaga, showy singer) & Shagadelic (from Austin Powers, someone who you attracted to and want to have sexual relations with…Shag (British slang for copulation) Created by: Nosila.

Nurnelle: /NUR-null/ The girl wants a nurnelle for her birthday this year. Etymology: I just randomly said it one time. It means a bunny-cat-elephant-camel like animal. I dont know how to change the definition up there. If you know how, can you leave it in the comment box? Also, I can’t find out how to make a new word after I made this one!!! 🙁 Created by: mangos123.

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DEFINITION: v. To wear special uniforms and carry around unusual props in order to stimulate social interaction. n. A person who compensates for their lack of personality and weak social skills by resorting to props and costumes.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Hornament: /horn a ment/ With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Darryl went to great pains to hornament himself in a way that would attract a love interest. His boss, however, did not think the office was the appropriate place for Darryl to advertise his wares in a heart-covered speedo, erotic tee shirt and hat decorated with antlers that read, “Do I make you horny?” Etymology: Horn (horny, looking for lust) & Ornament (decoration, adornment, something used to beautify something/one) Created by: Nosila.

Shoutfit: /shout-fit/ Bruce is rather shy. He has trouble speaking up or stepping forward to get the attention he craves. When he really wants to be noticed he relies on a loud shoutfit to make his point. He might be quiet but his clothing choices can scream. Etymology: shout (to call or cry out loudly and vigorously) + outfit (a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together) Created by: artr.

Fauxtionutty: /foe-shun-NUT-ee/ Willard is an absolute fauxtionutty who will wear anything whether it be bizarre, too brief, inappropriate or just downright idiotic to mask what he considers to be his weak points in both personality and physical appearance. Etymology: Blend of ‘faux’ (false, fake) ‘fashion’ (style or mode) and ‘nutty’ (dopey, loony, crazy) Created by: Mustang.

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DEFINITION: v. To wear special uniforms and carry around unusual props in order to stimulate social interaction. n. A person who compensates for their lack of personality and weak social skills by resorting to props and costumes.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Shoutfit: /shout-fit/ Bruce is rather shy. He has trouble speaking up or stepping forward to get the attention he craves. When he really wants to be noticed he relies on a loud shoutfit to make his point. He might be quiet but his clothing choices can scream. Etymology: shout (to call or cry out loudly and vigorously) + outfit (a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together) Created by: artr.

Hornament: /horn a ment/ With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Darryl went to great pains to hornament himself in a way that would attract a love interest. His boss, however, did not think the office was the appropriate place for Darryl to advertise his wares in a heart-covered speedo, erotic tee shirt and hat decorated with antlers that read, “Do I make you horny?” Etymology: Horn (horny, looking for lust) & Ornament (decoration, adornment, something used to beautify something/one) Created by: Nosila.

Fauxtionutty: /foe-shun-NUT-ee/ Willard is an absolute fauxtionutty who will wear anything whether it be bizarre, too brief, inappropriate or just downright idiotic to mask what he considers to be his weak points in both personality and physical appearance. Etymology: Blend of ‘faux’ (false, fake) ‘fashion’ (style or mode) and ‘nutty’ (dopey, loony, crazy) Created by: Mustang.

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