DEFINITION: n. A person who succeeds not because of their talents, but because they just won’t quit. v. To firmly believe in your talents and never give up on your goals, despite the huge obstacles, snide comments, and repeated setbacks.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Personverence: /per son veer ents/ Jane’s coach tried to instill in her a sense of personverence. He made her do yoga with a cockroach on her nose. He thought if she overcame her bizarre fear of bugs, she could be a gold medal yogoist. Trouble is, coach never knew it was not an Olympic sport yet and so her goals were beyond her roach. He was obviously just a Roachcoach…if he taught theatrics, he could be a Stagecoach! Etymology: Person (a human being) & Perseverence (the ability to be persistent, refuse to stop)
Created by: Nosila.
Shambition: /shambishÉ™n/ After years of being passed over for advancement, Harry’s time finally came. He was promoted to Division Director. Unfortunately the budget cuts and ensuing layoffs left him as the lone worker. In a case of shambition Harry hadn’t even applied for the position when it was vacated by his former boss. Etymology: sham (a thing that is not what it is purported to be) + ambition (a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work) Created by: artr2.
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