Author: James Gang

DEFINITION: n., A type of guilt associated with a lapse in brand loyalty; especially when caught surreptitiously zipping the “wrong” coffee by your barista “friend”.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Cappuccheato: /kap-oo-cheet-oh/ The extra two blocks to Star Bucks seemed difficult today for Mary, so she visited Second Cup. After the fist sip an overwhelming feeling of cappuccheato set in and she broke down and had to dispose of her ‘fling coffee’ in the nearest waste bin. Etymology: cappuccino + cheat Created by: Stevenson0.

Gulpability: /guhl-puh-bil-i-tee/ She was caught red-branded, scarfing down a Hershey’s bar, instead of their beloved Toblerone. Unable to deny her gulpability, she insisted it was just a “one night brand” and begged his forgiveness for the brandgression (brand + transgression). Etymology: gulp + culpability Created by: ScrabbledEgg.

Americanogigolo: /a-mare-i-kano-jig-oh-low/ He was just buying espressos for the guys on the desk but the barista who already had his favourite americano brewing made him experience an acute attack of americanogigolo. Etymology: americano + American Gigolo (of Richard Gere fame) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Brewmorse: /broo-mohrs/ He felt a twinge of brewmorse as he left the Starbuck’s drive thru, as it had once been a local coffee shop. Etymology: brew, remorse Created by: phonematode.

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DEFINITION: n., A syndrome afflicting the recently separated in which the “ex” (i.e. ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, or even an ex-mother-in-law) appears to be more attractive than ever before.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Exappeal: /eks-ah-peel/ Even though he had “been there, done that,” he was no match for her exappeal. Etymology: Eh, this word’s kinda obvious – I found a sappy book with this title… if I think of something better, I’ll change it if I can. Created by: purpleartichokes.

Exaspiration: /ex-ass-pur-ay-shun/ According to the grass is even greener theory, exaspiration occurs when someone else is interested in your ex, which in turn rekindles your desire. Etymology: ex + aspiration (desire) (not to be confused with exasperation, which you’re feeling right now if you’re reading this) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Buhbyepolar: /buh-bahy-poh-ler/ Joe could hardly stand her before they broke up, but now can’t keep his eyes off of her. He’s buh-byepolar. Etymology: Buh-bye as in “See ya…don’t let the door hit you in the ass!” + bipolar as in “bipolar disorder” Created by: ScrabbledEgg.

Exfatuation: /ex-fat-you-ayshun/ Barbara always rushed to break up with her partners because the rush of the exfatuation was much more thrilling. She was perpetually exfixed. Etymology: ex + infatuation Created by: petaj.

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DEFINITION: v intr., To shed one’s skin in an effort to appear younger or healthier. n. The little bits peeling skin caused by overexposure to direct sunlight.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Skinsosloughed: /skin-so-sloft/ Everyone thought Marcy had a bad case of dandruff. No one suspected the white stuff on her shirt was SkinSoSloughed. Etymology: Product by Avon, slough Created by: purpleartichokes.

Dermabairnsion: /durma-bearn-shun/ The new medical procedure dermabairnsion ensures skin as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Etymology: dermabrasion + bairn (baby) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Icksfoliate: /iks-foe-lee-ayt/ She realized her attempt to icksfoliate prior to her high school reunion went awry when her old crush noticed that the shaved parmesan on her fettucine was in fact her own icksfoliation. Etymology: exfoliate + ick! Created by: ScrabbledEgg.

Skinvigorate: /skin-vig-or-ayt/ getting rid of my outer layer left me feeling skinvigorated Etymology: skin, invigorate Created by: rikboyee.

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DEFINITION: A technological innovation that doesn’t work as expected because “normal people” can’t figure out how to use it.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Crapparatus: /krap-uh-rat-us/ The new toaster was such a piece of crapparatus that we couldn’t even figure out where to put the toast in. Etymology: crap + apparatus Created by: Scrumpy.

Ohnovation: /oh-noe-vay-shun/ Their last software release was the most ohnovative offering yet: simply chock a block with ohnovations! Please, kill me before any more ohnovating goes on. Etymology: Oh no! (as in “Oh no!, That’s not what I frickin’ wanted”, or “Oh. no. you. didn’t.”) + innovation Created by: ScrabbledEgg.

Technolocheese: /tek-nall-oh-cheez/ I was sucked in by another infomercial and ended up with a $50 piece of technolocheese. Etymology: technology, cheese (as in cheesy, chintzy) Created by: purpleartichokes.

Cryptprogram: /kript-pro-gram/ The newest version of cardscam was such a crytprogram that even the cards couldn’t understand it Etymology: cryptogram (obscure puzzle) + program (as in computer) Created by: Jabberwocky.

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DEFINITION: A state of hyper-attentive focus combined with WBT (Whole Body Twitching) and IEE (Ignores Everything Else), which commonly afflicts video game players.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Pixelepsy: /piks-uhl-ep-see/ He didn’t smell the pot roast, nor hear his mother calling him for dinner – David was obviously on the computer suffering from a bout of pixelepsy. Etymology: pixel, epilepsy Created by: purpleartichokes.

Wiitardation: /wee-tar-day-shun/ His video game addiction started off slowly with a mild case of nintendonitis, progressed to acute halotosis (hay-low-toe-sis), and ended in complete wiitardation. Etymology: wii + retardation Created by: ScrabbledEgg.

Gadgetation: /gaj-it-a-shun/ After 12 hours of Quake, John’s whole body vibrated with advanced gadgetation. Etymology: gadget + agitation Created by: Scrumpy.

Wiiggle: /wee-ig-gle/ He transforms completely and falls into the state of wiiggle when he plays his video games. Etymology: wii + wiggle Created by: Stevenson0.

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