DEFINITION: n. An invented word which appears learned, sounds sophisticated, and is completely confusing. v.intr. To use invented words in order to confuse others, and/or create the illusion of erudition.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Jargonundrum: /jar-gaw-nun-drum/ All politicans are experts at the use of jargonundrums to exblight and mispossess the popuelectors. Etymology: Jargon + conundrum Created by: Stevenson0.
Brainyyak: /brainy-yak/ All the brainyyak at the conference was driving me crazy, plus I had a stiff neck from nodding in agreement to all the babble. Etymology: brainy + yak + braniac Created by: Jabberwocky.
Fauxcabulary: /foe-cab-you-lair-ee/ i impressed a lot of people with my fauxcabulary Etymology: faux, vocabulary Created by: rikboyee.
Semanthick: /semm ant hick/ his use of semanthicks at every opportunity was nonundiscomfitational. Etymology: semantic, thick Created by: galwaywegian.
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