Author: James Gang

DEFINITION: The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate audience dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Pandepneumonium: /pan-de-nyew-moan-ee-um/ Despite the attendance figures steadily declining, pandepneumonium could be discerned as the flu took hold eliciting the full gamut of coughs, sneezes, growls and snorts. Etymology: pandemonium + pneumonia Created by: petaj.

Acriscendo: /ak-kri-SHEN-do/ A euphorical blisscendia warmed up the wonder of fans as they eagerly awaited the appearance on stage of their fire-eating idol. But after an hour had passed, and still he had not appeared a slow, rythmic handclapping began. The bliss had bottomed out; acriscendo was almost apexical. And, by the time the riot squad arrived, some aggrescendic, fired-up fans had turned the stadium into conflagrational chaoscendico. Etymology: Acriscendo: blending of acriminious & crescendo (“rising bitterness”). Blisscendia: blending of bliss & incendiary (“fiery bliss”) Aggrescendic: blending of aggression & crescendo (“growing aggression”) Chaoscendico: blending of chaos, crescendo & ic ( Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Expectatoration: /eck-speck-tay-toh-RAY-shun/ As the latest incarnation of INXS launched into the second half of an anemic concert filled with 25 year old hits, a muffled, yet audible wave of expectatoration moved across the arena, but not in the usual cheerful way one often sees at sporting events. Etymology: Expectoration (throat clearing, spitting) + spectators. Created by: Kyoti.

Ahemplification: /uh-hehm-plih-fih-KAY-shuhn/ Alex’s one-man show, “I Was A Dating Ne’er-Do-Well” closed after one night, as indicated by the massive ahemplification through the show. Etymology: ahem + amplification Created by: mplsbohemian.

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DEFINITION: A fashion accessory, or an approach to personal hygiene, which is designed not to attract others, but rather to repel them.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Asexory: /A-sex-or-E/ Overalls are the perfect asexory. They completely cover any shape the individual may have, are almost impossible to get into, and are more often than not, stained with oil or grass stains from the farmer they previously belonged to. Etymology: asexual (sexless) + accessory Created by: KristinA.

Bewear: /be-ware/ Jane’s bewear kept all her potential suitors at bay. The leather studded collar was a particular turn-off! Etymology: beware + wear Created by: administraitor.

Hagcessory: /hag-sess-or-ree/ Splashing on a liberal dose of Slobsession and hagcessorizing with garlic-studded earrings, Julie felt ready to reject the world! Etymology: hag, accessory Created by: purpleartichokes.

Skunkpunk: /skungk-pungk/ There once was a lady named Elly, Who wanted to look rather repelly, She dressed like a punk Sometimes got drunk, But mostly she was skunkpunk and smelly Etymology: “skunk”: a weasel like animal, which defends itself by emitting an evil- smelling fluid & “punk”: very noticeable and unconventional dress mode. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

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DEFINITION: An individual, or an organization, which profits by selling fear of imminent global destruction and/or eternal damnation.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Terramageddonist: /tear-uh-muh-ged-un-ist/ We have stopped inviting Cathy to the beach with us. Her terramageddonist reminders of how the beach sand which sticks to our feet increases erosion and leads to the extinction of all sea turtles, is too much for us to bear. Etymology: terra (Earth) + armegeddon (end of Earth) + ist (pertaining to a person/organization); also, the tie with “terror” and “terrorist” Created by: KristinA.

Greenfleece: /GREEN-fleece/ Although Harriet had submitted her application 18 months ago, along with the $495 membership fee, she suddenly began to realize that she may not have been selected as an elite member of Greenfleece. Etymology: Green (money) + Greenpeace + fleece (rip off) Created by: Kyoti.

Jackpotcalypse: /jak-pot-cah-lips/ after a strong opening weekend at the cinemas, Al Gore knew he had hit the jackpotcalypse Etymology: jackpot, apocalypse Created by: rikboyee.

Propheteers: /prau-fet-ears/ Cal hoped that his ‘Save the Cumquat’ campaign would establish his career among his fellow propheteers. Etymology: prophet + profiteers Created by: marnee4nothin.

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DEFINITION: To sacrifice your health, your family, and even a few friends to money, only to discover that money doesn’t like you.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Buckwit: /buk-wit/ it had suddenly become obvious to everyone that Travis was a total buckwit Etymology: buck[as in cash], f*ckwit Created by: rikboyee.

Greedgret: /greed-gret/ Bob had a split second to feel greedgret when his 200 lb. collection of rare coins fell off the shelf and hit him soundly on the head. Etymology: greed, regret Created by: purpleartichokes.

Martyrdoughm: /mahr-ter-doh-m/ Stan’s martyrdoughm not only humiliated his cat, he was left with a sizeable debt from the cat castle he lovingly bought for him. Marbles decided to use the ugly thing as his fur ball depository instead. Etymology: martyrdom + dough ($) Created by: remistram.

Capitunalishment: /cap-eh-ton-ul-ish-ment/ After years of gambling, Larry finally hit the jackpot. Unfortunately for him, the winnings came just one week before his divorce was to be finalized. The next day, he recieved a call from his attorney saying his wife had read about Larry’s good fortune in the newspaper, and seeing that they were still techniacally husband and wife (and according to section EE5432A: Capitunalishment), half of the money would be hers. Etymology: A merge of “capital punishment.” Capital for money. Punishment for the distreatment of others and money’s distreatment of you. Created by: KristinA.

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DEFINITION: To smile politely and nod your head while listening to someone, even though you don’t understand a word they’re saying.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Bobbleize: /bob-bull-eyes/ Maybe crashing the party wasn’t such a good idea afterall. Turns out, it was an awards gala for Slovokian rocket scientists. However, she decided the open bar was worth a little bobbleizing with the guests. Etymology: To smile and nod, resembling a bobblehead. Created by: KristinA.

Huhgree: /ha-gree/ as the conversation turned to the migration habits of horn-tailed marsupials, i realised i would have to huhgree. Etymology: huh?, agree Created by: rikboyee.

Comprefakehend: /kom-pra-fayk-hend/ When he noticed that her eyes were starting to cross, her face glazing over almost in a trance-like state, he realized she was comprefakehending again. Etymology: comprehend + fake Created by: remistram.

Glimmernod: /glim-MER-nod/ Roxie had not the slightest idea what Bob, a boldrumptious brainwright, was talking about. But she listened, smiling politely from time to time, through what seemed an eternity of this techobane’s torture, giving a glimmernod every few minutes. Etymology: “Glimmer”: 1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding. 2. a gleam or shining (like a smile); “nod”: the act of nodding the head as a sign of approval, agreement, confirmation.. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

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