DEFINITION: n. The sacrifice a mother makes when she gives everything to her children, including life itself, and then simply lets them go. v. To give someone everything and then watch them walk away.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Sprogression: /sprog-resh-shun/ Cynthia was sad to see her first born leave home – particularly in such a flippant and nonchalant manner. But she sighed and waved, knowing that her thankless task of bringing up baby was a natural sprogression. Etymology: sprog (slang for child) & progression (advancing, moving forward) Created by: CharlieB.
Progeflee: /präjəflē/ Theirs was a dysfunctional household. As each child approached the age of majority the urge to progeflee became stronger and stronger. Some went off to college, some found friends to room with. None made any effort to move back home. Etymology: progeny (a descendant or the descendants of a person) + flee (run away from a place or situation) Created by: artr.
Sacribyes: /sak rib ize/ After her tenth child was born, Melba knew it was time to start giving her sacribyes to the older kids. Not that she wanted to, but they were 19, 20 AND 21 and needed to get out in the world to make their own way. Besides, she would still have 7 at home under age for now to look after. Her biggest worry was what would she do when this last little one left the nest…because she had given up all her identity to raise him and his siblings.How much of her own self was there left? Etymology: Sacrifice (endure the loss of;the act of losing or surrendering something)
& Byes (a farewell remark;) and rhymes with Sacrifice Created by: Nosila.
Martyrnal: /mar-terr-nul/ She started sacrificing all of her outside interests when her martyrnal instinct kicked in Etymology: martyr, maternal Created by: rikboyee.
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