DEFINITION: n., A gallant gesture which does not produce the desired effect because of poor execution. v., To offer a small gesture of assistance, which backfires as you trip over your own kind intentions.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Galahadabooboo: /gal-uh-had-uh-BOO-boo/ Once again, when Forrest made a very gallant attempt to rescue a lady in distress he had yet another galahadabooboo when he was trapped by the revolving door. Etymology: Blend of ‘Galahad’ (knight and gentleman) and ‘boo boo’ (blunder) Created by: Mustang.
Shrivelry: /shriv el ree/ When he got caught twice in the revolving door after allowing his date to go through first, Lance A. Lott experienced the agony of shrivelry. Once a knight is enough. Etymology: Shrivel (to wither;decrease in size,range or extent) & Chivalry (gallantry,courtesy,medieval principles of knighthood) Created by: Nosila.
Gallantrip: /gal-uh n-trip/ Warren sees himself as a knight in shining amour. More often than not he gallantrips if he acts on these loving feelings. Etymology: gallantry (dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior) + trip (to make a slip, error, or mistake) Created by: artr.
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