DEFINITION: An individual, or an organization, which profits by selling fear of imminent global destruction and/or eternal damnation.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Terramageddonist: /tear-uh-muh-ged-un-ist/ We have stopped inviting Cathy to the beach with us. Her terramageddonist reminders of how the beach sand which sticks to our feet increases erosion and leads to the extinction of all sea turtles, is too much for us to bear. Etymology: terra (Earth) + armegeddon (end of Earth) + ist (pertaining to a person/organization); also, the tie with “terror” and “terrorist” Created by: KristinA.
Greenfleece: /GREEN-fleece/ Although Harriet had submitted her application 18 months ago, along with the $495 membership fee, she suddenly began to realize that she may not have been selected as an elite member of Greenfleece. Etymology: Green (money) + Greenpeace + fleece (rip off) Created by: Kyoti.
Jackpotcalypse: /jak-pot-cah-lips/ after a strong opening weekend at the cinemas, Al Gore knew he had hit the jackpotcalypse Etymology: jackpot, apocalypse Created by: rikboyee.
Propheteers: /prau-fet-ears/ Cal hoped that his ‘Save the Cumquat’ campaign would establish his career among his fellow propheteers. Etymology: prophet + profiteers Created by: marnee4nothin.
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