DEFINITION: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one’s throat
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Spectatorate: /spek tay tor ayt/ The rate of spectatorate rises proportionately to the length and boredom with a production, sports event or movie. It is only surpassed by the exitspectatorate of patrons to the washrooms or snack bars. The former taking 45 minutes and the latter costing about $24 a pop. Etymology: Spectator (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as a performance or an exhibition of some kind) & Expectorate (clear out the chest and lungs;discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth)
Created by: Nosila.
Cacoughony: /kəkôfənē/ It started with a sniffle in the lobby. It soon swept over the entire audience and most of the cast. The cacoughony brought the production to a halt. Etymology: cacophony (a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds) + cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound) Created by: artr.
Comments on Cacoughony:
CharlieB, 2011-01-28: 05:05:00
Excellent!!
Recitachoo: /ress-it-choo/ As the conductor raised his baton before the next movement, a low rumble of recitachooing from the fourth row disturbed the expectant silence. Etymology: recital (musical movement) + achoo (sneeze) Created by: CharlieB.
Coughmment: /-kÉ’fment-/ She’s been all day doing coughmments about my hair cut. Etymology: Cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound) + Comment (Remark expressing an opinion or reaction) Created by: pedrofpardo.
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