DEFINITION: n. Something, or someone, that/who always seems to break or fall apart, just when you need it/them the most. v. To fall apart just when you need to get it together.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Paragone: /parəgôn/ Just when they were needed most the aging quarterback’s legendary comeback abilities were paragone. Etymology: paragon (a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality) + gone (no longer present; departed) Created by: artr.
Mismefunktion: /mis me funk shun/ Every time her family had a get together, Velma’s husband, Harry, would mismefunktion and she’d end up going alone. One time it was migraines, another he’d have to work late or another time his gout was too bad. It really came down to 2 things…he did not like her family and he had a mistress who had a wide screen tv. Etymology: Misfunction (fail to function or function improperly); Function (a social event)& Me (Myself) & Funk (a state of nervous depression) Created by: Nosila.
Reliabull: /ree-lie-ah-bull/ “Sure, I’ll be there for you whenever you need me, anytime, anyplace I promise.” At that, she stealthily slipped out the door. He knew at this moment he was being fed a hefty dose of reliabull. Etymology: reliable (trustworthy, dependable) + bull (as in bullcrap, lies, nonsense) Created by: remistram.
Voilater: /voi-later/ he again proved to be a voilater by not turning up to take his friend for his(friend’s) appointment with the dentist.
my cellphone is doing a “voilater” again, i have to make a call and i cant find it… Etymology: voila = word used by magicians when they make something disappear..
so…
voilater = who / which disappears.. Created by: ankur.
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