DEFINITION: v., To believe you’re saving money by buying things which are on sale even if you don’t really want or need them. n., A person who believes they are saving their money whenever they buy something on sale.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Asalent: /a sayl ent/ Ted was a career asalent. He bought things just because they were on for less than regular price. He ended up with tons of stuff he did not need. Ted is also now a hoarder. Etymology: Assailant (someone who attacks) & A Sale (something costing less than usual;a bargain) Created by: Nosila.
Twofernatic: /too-fer-nat-ik/ Jane’s boyfriend Todd is a twofernatic. Put the word sale in front of him and he is ready to spend every last dime buying things he really doesn’t need. The word clearance makes him giddy. Going-out-of-business (goob)sales will cause him to loose his mind. Etymology: twofer (an item that is selling two for the price of one)+ fanatic (a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal) Created by: artr.
Frugatile: /FROO-geh-til/ Lenny actually believed he was being shrewd in buying up so many ‘fantastic bargains’ though he had little use for most of them and while others thought his efforts were frugatile at best, he continued to consider himself to be shrewd and thoughtful. Etymology: Blend of ‘frugal’ (thrifty, prudent or economical) and ‘futile’ (serving no useful purpose – completely ineffective) Created by: Mustang.
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