DEFINITION: n. A self-image disorder characterized by an inability look at, share, or even recognize pictures of yourself, unless they have been photoshopped to perfection. v. To fall in love with a photoshopped image yourself.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Iconceit: /ikon seet/ Patricia’s iconceit allowed her only to see herself as a perfect woman, with all her perceived flaws airbrushed away. Her own Mother failed to recognize the fauxpat. Etymology: Icon (image;identifiable idol; a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface) & Conceit (the trait of being vain and conceited)
Created by: Nosila.
Narcissisicko: /nar-sis-SIC-oh/ Imogene is a prettier than average girl but seems to be a bit of a narcissisicko who’s insecure about her looks to the point of not being willing to let others see photos of herself unless and until they had been altered by one means or another to the point of near perfection. Etymology: Blend of the words ‘narcissism (n. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity) and ‘sicko’ (n. a person who is mentally or morally sick) Created by: Mustang.
Airbrushism: /ehr-brush-izum/ Samantha’s severe airbrushism was diagnosed after her friends noticed that all the mirrors in her apartment were covered with photoshopped images of her. Etymology: airbrush (to remove detail as if by an airbrush) + ism (suffix) Created by: Discoveria.
Flimmage: /fuh-lim-age/ I think you’ve got a case of flimmage going on there. That’s a picture of you, only it doesn’t show your freckles, your eyes aren’t blue and there’s no moustache. Etymology: ‘Flawless’ and ‘image’ squeezed together, with an extra ‘m’ just for the hell of it! Created by: Rhyme79.
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