DEFINITION: n. A technological innovation that doesn’t work as expected because “normal people” can’t figure out how to use it. v. To improve something in a way that makes it much harder to use.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Dehancement: /dee-hans-ment/ New & improved! Fear these words. Too often they announce the dehancement of a product from tried and true to unfathomable. Etymology: degrade (to lower in dignity or estimation; bring into contempt) + enhancement (to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify) Created by: artr2.
Glitchtech: /glitsch-tek/ As usual, the latest innovation offered by the software provider contained the usual abundance of glitchtech making it almost impossible to use by anyone other than a seasoned techie. Etymology: Blend of ‘glitch’ (a minor problem that causes a temporary setback a snag) and ‘tech’, abbreviation for technology Created by: Mustang.
Nonnovation: /non-oh-vay-shin/ “Blast! This remote control is so complicated. It’s a nonnovation.” Etymology: non; innovate Created by: Koekbroer.
Dimvention: /dim ven shun/ The new time-saving innovation in lighting should have been a breeze. But people tend to overthink things and could not understand that if you clapped your hands once, the light would go on, twice and it would brighten in intensity and three times it would turn off. Some people clapped all night trying to get this dimvention right… Etymology: Dim (lacking clarity or distinctness;slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity)& Invention ( creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation) Created by: Nosila.
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