DEFINITION: v. To gasp and go rigid with shock when someone unexpectedly hugs you. n. The gasping sound, and associated rigid body reaction, which a person who is “not comfortable with physical intimacy”, emits when they are unexpectedly hugged.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Snuggulp: /snuh-guhlp/ Mary is not comfortable with hugs. If her husband feels the need, he must give her at least 20 minutes notice for her to prepare. Last week, after she had her hair done, the stylist gave her a big, spontaneous hug. Mary’s snuggulp startled the hairdresser so much that she dropped her scissors. So much for that tip… Etymology: snuggle (to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection) + gulp (to suppress, subdue, or choke back as if by swallowing) Created by: artr2.
Royaltease: /roy al teez/ When Michelle placed her hand where she shouldn’t, it caused a royaltease for the protocol police and a royal pain in the back side for the Royal Bodyguards. Ameri-CAN indeed! Etymology: Royal (regal, queen-like) & Tease (the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously;provoking someone with persistent annoyances) & Wordplay on Royalties(royal persons collectively) Created by: Nosila.
Gahug: /Gah-hug
gahug/ “Oh, look over there, poor lady, what a gahug..” Etymology: Gah! -scream or cry
Hug -affection Created by: Bughunt.
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