DEFINITION: A traditional cleansing ritual used to prepare for the New Year — often includes the consumption of special tonics or potions.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Nogablution: /nog-uh-bloo-shuh n/ With Christmas behind her and the office closed for the week, Vickie prepares for the New Year with her annual nobablution. “Be gone” she says to herself as she rinses away the Christmas overindulgences still in her system and certain portions of her short-term memory. Etymology: nog (any beverage made with beaten eggs, usually with alcohol; eggnog) + ablution (ritual cleansing) Created by: artr.
Festimulant: /fes-TIM-yew-lent/ As was her usual habit at Christmas time, Melanie got an early start on her festimulant, a healthy ‘tonic’ she claimed gave her an overall tuneup, though everyone knew it was tomato juice, vodka and a dash of hot sauce…an ordinary Bloody Mary. Etymology: Blend of ‘fest’ or ‘festival’ (of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival) and ‘stimulant’ (substance that invigorates) Created by: Mustang.
Happyphiltre: /hap pee fil ter/ When Lola wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve, she used straight vodka as her happyphiltre. It cleared out her pipes and enhanced her sex appeal, she thought…until she fell into the arms of Morpheus. Etymology: Happy (pleasure/joy) & Philtre (love potion)& Wordplay on Hepa filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air)used in medical, airplane, home filters to eliminate 99.9% of pollutants) Created by: Nosila.
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