DEFINITION: n. A tool which has been re-purposed and is now being used (perhaps unsafely) to perform a completely different function. v. To use a tool for a different purpose than for which it was originally designed.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Oooooooooohtensil: /ooooooooooh ten sihl/ with one quick twist of the pliers and the addition of an electric motor. the kitchen utensil became an oooooooooooohtensil. Etymology: utensil, oooooooooh Created by: galwaywegian.
Pimplement: /pimp lem ent/ Doris had the insane idea that if she cut down the size of her husband`s sander, it would be great for her erupting skin. It could make the surface smooth, slough off dead cells and stimulate the pores to prevent and eliminate acne. She called it her pimplement and after the first disastrous procedure, the paramedics advised her that her foolishness caused them to laugh their faces off, too. Etymology: Pimple (acne, a zit) & Implement (equipment or tool used for a purpose) Created by: Nosila.
Overskilsaw: /oh-ver-skil-saw/ Susan is not one to shy away from a challenge. Her father always told her, “if something doesn’t work don’t force it, get a bigger hammer”. With that in mind Susan goes after her “need-to-be-trimmed” nails with her overskilsaw. Etymology: overkill (an excess of what is required or suitable, as because of zeal or misjudgment) + Skilsaw (popular brand of circular saw) Created by: artr2.
Innovention: // Etymology: Created by: kalex.
To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=trim
Be Creative,
James
www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game