Author: James Gang

DEFINITION: n. An extremely moody boss, happy one day, mad the next, happy, mad, happy, mad… v. To happily give orders one minute, then angrily yell out the opposite instructions the next. (Note: It’s not because you’re moody. It’s because people don’t listen!)

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Ambiemotionalitis: /Ambee-emo-shunul-itis/ I could tell by her immediate switch in behavior that she suffers from ambiemotionalitis. Etymology: ambi, both + emo, feeling + tional + itis Created by: gsmiley214.

Schizophriendly: /skitsəfrendlē/ John’s boss thinks of herself as everyone’s buddy. She remembers birthdays, anniversaries and children’s names. She brings donuts on Mondays for staff meetings. The mood in the office is almost angelic. The atmosphere can change on a dime when the sales budget is the subject of discussion. She often turns schizophriendly and shrieks like a banshee at her sales staff when they dare to miss a budget benchmark. Etymology: schizophrenic (a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements) + friendly (on good or affectionate terms) Created by: artr2.

Bipolarbear: /bye-polar-bear/ Reading her face, Christa was in a bad mood. We never know why, but when the bipolarbear is on a rampage better steer clear! Etymology: bipolar (opposite ends of an emotional spectrum) + Polar Bear (a large beast with a fine line of being cute and murderous rampage) Created by: youmustvotenato.

Tempermentor: /tem per men tor/ It did not take long for Eve to figure out that her boss Janus was a tempermentor. She was nice one day and awful the next. Her mood swings were infamous and Eve finally figured out that it related to whether or not she had drank decaf or regular coffee in the mornings. When the Caffeinator was at work, people tended to avoid her. Etymology: Tempermental (subject to sharply varying moods) & Mentor (a wise and trusted guide and advisor)
Created by: Nosila.

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DEFINITION: n. An extremely moody boss, happy one day, mad the next, happy, mad, happy, mad… v. To happily give orders one minute, then angrily yell out the opposite instructions the next. (Note: It’s not because you’re moody. It’s because people don’t listen!)

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Tempermentor: /tem per men tor/ It did not take long for Eve to figure out that her boss Janus was a tempermentor. She was nice one day and awful the next. Her mood swings were infamous and Eve finally figured out that it related to whether or not she had drank decaf or regular coffee in the mornings. When the Caffeinator was at work, people tended to avoid her. Etymology: Tempermental (subject to sharply varying moods) & Mentor (a wise and trusted guide and advisor)
Created by: Nosila.

Ambiemotionalitis: /Ambee-emo-shunul-itis/ I could tell by her immediate switch in behavior that she suffers from ambiemotionalitis. Etymology: ambi, both + emo, feeling + tional + itis Created by: gsmiley214.

Schizophriendly: /skitsəfrendlē/ John’s boss thinks of herself as everyone’s buddy. She remembers birthdays, anniversaries and children’s names. She brings donuts on Mondays for staff meetings. The mood in the office is almost angelic. The atmosphere can change on a dime when the sales budget is the subject of discussion. She often turns schizophriendly and shrieks like a banshee at her sales staff when they dare to miss a budget benchmark. Etymology: schizophrenic (a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements) + friendly (on good or affectionate terms) Created by: artr2.

Bipolarbear: /bye-polar-bear/ Reading her face, Christa was in a bad mood. We never know why, but when the bipolarbear is on a rampage better steer clear! Etymology: bipolar (opposite ends of an emotional spectrum) + Polar Bear (a large beast with a fine line of being cute and murderous rampage) Created by: youmustvotenato.

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DEFINITION: v. To have a medical condition or illness and yet continually deny it, even after your doctor has diagnosed it. n. A person who steadfastly refuses to accept a medical diagnosis or to follow the prescribed treatment.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Reflutiate: /re-flu-tea-ate/ “‘Tis only a fleshwound,” Sir Bledalot reflutiated as another limb was lopped off. Etymology: refute: disprove + flu: illness Created by: youmustvotenato.

Denialvirus: /dee nyal vy rus/ When Roger was bitten by a huge mosquito and had to be hospitalized, he still claimed that he just had a bug bite. He was suffering from denialvirus, which he absolutely refused to believe because he had never even been to Egypt. Etymology: Denial (the act of asserting that something alleged is not true) & Nile Virus (West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).
Created by: Nosila.

Maladenial: /malədēnīəl/ Despite a cough that rattles windows and a diagnosis of pneumonia by his doctor, Rudy insists he only has a minor cold. His maladenial could be profitable if there was a market for the lung pearls he is producing. Etymology: malady (a disease or ailment) + denial (the action of declaring something to be untrue) Created by: artr2.

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DEFINITION: n. A fashion accessory or style of dress which purports to improve one’s appearance and attitude, but actually does the opposite. v. To follow a fashion dictum in an effort to improve your social standing even when it causes physical discomfort.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Plaidfad: /plad fad/ After the moviE, “Braveheart” came out, Mary’s Scottish boss wore only kilts and tartans and encouraged those who wished to seek his favour to do the same. This plaidfad was a problem to Mary and others, who found it hard to find enough plaid gear to wear to work. One poor soul finally flipped out and was fired for refusing to dress the part. He returned the next day in tartans, wild hair and blue paint on his face yelling “Frrrreedom!” In one of life’s ironies, Mr. Burns, the manager was let go himself the next week, when one of his female staffers complained to head office that she did not like the tilt of his kilt when he came near her! Etymology: Plaid (Tartan;crisscross design on a fabric) & Fad (craze, trend;current interest followed with exaggerated zeal) Created by: Nosila.

Biznoose: /biznoōs/ When the company Jim worked for was sold, he hoped that the old dress code might be eased. His greatest hope was that he might be able to shed the hated biznoose. Etymology: biz (a business, typically one connected with entertainment) + noose (a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and typically used to hang people or trap animals) Created by: artr2.

Garbgaffe: /garb-gaffe (rhyme with giraffe)/ Rico, not realizing the garbgaffe of wearing skinny jeans, was unable to walk nor get enough circulation to his thighs. He would later have them surgically remove aforementioned skinny jeans. Etymology: From the words garb (clothing) and gaffe (unrealized mistake) Created by: youmustvotenato.

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DEFINITION: n. A driver who ignores the rules of the road by driving very slowly (i.e. at the legal limit) in the fast lane. v. To strictly observe the “suggested” speed limits, even when using the fast lane.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Roadtard: /road-tard/ The line of traffic seem to stretch infinitely as the roadtard was trying to take the perfect profile picture of herself driving in the left lane. Etymology: road+retard Created by: youmustvotenato.

Slotorist: /slōtərist/ Wouldn’t you know it, the one morning that Jim was running late he gets behind an ancient slotorist. Why this lady is out this early driving her automosnail, nobody knows but it is clear that she is exceeding the impede limit. Etymology: slow (not quick or fast) + motorist (the driver of an automobile) Created by: artr2.

Lescargo: /les kar go/ When old Lester gets out the vintage car and drives on the highway, he drives slowly in the fast lane to the annoyance of all others. When they beep him, he slows down even further. All the women at the nursing home call him a lescargo. Because he understands no French, he thinks they mean he has less baggage and is more available for dates. Etymology: Fr: L’Escargot (Snail) & Less Car go Created by: Nosila.

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