DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Fauxpreciation: /fo pree shee ay shun/ Rhoda was bowled over when her new suitor, Clive, brought her a lovely, fancily wrapped Christmas gift. She had to hold her smile, even though it turned fake, when she opened the box and discovered assorted electrical tools. Clive figured that since she lived in such an old house, she could use the tools. She had to show her fauxpreciation and try not to kill Clive on Christmas morning. Etymology: Faux (not real or genuine) & Appreciation (gratitude) Created by: Nosila.
Joyfaux: /joifÅ/ The Holiday gift exchange at the office is a joyfaux occasion. The gift that works for everybody really works for nobody. Almost all of last year’s 4th-year-in-a-row company-branded coffee mugs are still in their boxes. John created a joyfauxpas when he collected mugs from co-workers and set up a ceramic bowling alley in the hallway. Mr. Bossypants was not amused. Etymology: joy (a feeling of great pleasure and happiness) + faux (artificial or imitation; false) Created by: artr.
Gleebluff: /glee-bluhf/ She gleebluffed her way through the unwanted gifts – the fancy broom, the new iron, the shiny cooking utensils, and last but not least – the toilet brush. Etymology: glee (delight, joy, merriment) + bluff (to mislead, deceive, dupe) Created by: remistram.
Crocodilecheers: /croc-uh-dile-cheers/ Emma unwrapped Albert’s gift of extra thick binbags. She smiled, oohed and aahed, and generally declared her eternal gratitude. Once again, Albert failed to realise that these were only crocodilecheers. Etymology: crocodile tears + cheers Created by: Carla.
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