DEFINITION: n., A syndrome afflicting the recently separated in which the “ex” (i.e. ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, or even an ex-mother-in-law) appears to be more attractive than ever before. v., To be attracted to your “ex”.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Exuality: /ekshoÅalitÄ“/ Now that they are separated Mark finds that Lisa exudes exuality. To make matters worse, she was promoted and is now Mark’s boss. Etymology: ex (a former husband, wife, or partner in a relationship) + sexuality (capacity for sexual feelings) Created by: artr.
Exchantment: /eks chant ment/ When Smedley ran into his ex-wife, Sharon, he barely recognized her. She was coiffed, slim, fashionable and apparently madly in love with her companion. After his initial jealousy, Smedley found himself falling under exchantment. Smedley, however, was no Prince of Darkness, so he was unable to even catch her eye…she was smitten by her new hubby,Ozzie. Etymology: Ex (previous or former love) & Enchantment (a state of capturing interest as if by a spell) Created by: Nosila.
Reargoggles: /Reer – gog – uhls/ Spike felt his stomach churn when she walked in the room, his reargoggles filled his heart with regret once he saw his ex in her new sweatsuit. Etymology: Rear (behind) – Goggles, similar to beer goggles, an altered reality Created by: Mrgoodtimes.
Oculex: /Oc-u-lex/ Henry VIII looked down upon Kathryn’s body and for a brief moment felt oculexative now that she had gone. Etymology: Ocular – Of or relating to the eye. Ex- previous or former. -ative Of, relating to, or associated with. Created by: wordslikevenom.
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