DEFINITION: v. To remain calm, steadfast and ploddingly systematic in the midst of a huge freaking disaster. n. A person who systematizes everything from their morning routines to personal relationships.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Calmamity: /kalm-AM-itty/ Now matter how dire the situation or severe the emergency, Lionel always maintained an air of serene calmamity, never losing his cool and handling matters quickly and completely. Etymology: Blend of ‘calm’ (Not excited or agitated; composed) and ‘calamity’ ( a disaster or misfortune, esp one causing extreme havoc) Created by: Mustang.
Sociologue: /So see oh log/ “That damn Dane, always the sociologue! With everything so organized all the time, the need to sociologue spins me right ’round!” Said Lucielle so sharply that it made her own head hurt. Etymology: Socio: L. Socius (companion) + Logue: Gk: Legein (say, count) Created by: AlouattaPigra.
Analofile: /anal-O-file/ / We are expanding our local offices and looking for skilled, synergetic, analofiles.
/ Alternative spelling – analophile, analophil
/ Derivatives – analophilia Etymology: anal(-retentive) + -phile (Greek – love, friendship) Created by: ldikarev.
Steadyeddy: /sted dee ed dee/ When Ed Dodds was faced with flooded streets in his hometown, after tornadoes and torrential rains, he remained calm and helped his neighbours. He organized boats to help steadyeddy them to higher ground and safety and kept up their spirits. He would have been eligible for a some kind of hero award, had he and his boat not ended up being beamed into a passing UFO spacecraft.Now his neighbours all call out to the skies,
“E.D., phone home”. Etymology: Steady (steadfast, calm, reliable) & Eddy (swirling whirlpool or whirlwind and a guy’s name) Created by: Nosila.
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