DEFINITION: v., To avoid unwanted interruptions (visits, calls, or emails) by pretending to be unavailable, unreachable or unconscious. n., A person who pretends they are not home in order to avoid talking to someone.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Comavoid: /koh-ma-void/ Randy is quite skilled at dodging interactions with his co-workers. He can comavoid just about any effort to elicit a response. The only known method to break this trance-like concentration is to drop a box of Krispy Kreme donuts on his desk. Etymology: coma (a state of prolonged unconsciousness, including a lack of response to stimuli) + avoid (to keep away from; keep clear of; shun) Created by: artr.
Truantics: /tru ant iks/ When the meetings started, Bob commenced his truantics. He’d zone out and get that inner zen look upon his face, so that people would avoid asking him to participate and he would feel no responsibility in contributing or remembering anything. His boss wanted to shake him and ask him “Who are you and what have you done with the real Bob”? Etymology: Truant (someone who shirks duty;absent without permission) & Antics (a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement;act as or like a clown;ludicrously odd) Created by: Nosila.
Confrontavert: /kon-FRUNT-eh-vert/ When faced with unwanted visits, remarks, invitations etc, Larimer has several confrontavert techniques he employs wherein he pretends not to notice though everyone else realizes he is faking Etymology: Blend of ‘confront’ (to meet face-to-fac) and ‘avert’ (v. to ward off; prevent) Created by: Mustang.
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