DEFINITION: n., A sulky look characterized by prolonged eye contact, which pets give their owners and/or spouses when they feel neglected. v. tr., To stare at someone with a sad-eyed look in an effort to make them feel guilty.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Critiseyes: /cri-ti-size/ Each day when she left for work her cat would critiseyes her from the tiny opening in the living room shutters. Etymology: criticize + eyes + critter Created by: Jabberwocky.
Comments on Critiseyes:
MrDave2176, 2007-10-22: 17:16:00
should this perhaps be spelled critterseyes?Jabberwocky, 2007-10-23: 05:56:00
good one MrDave – that would have been better
Peekablue: /peek-a-blue/ Apache, Laura’s dog, would whine and play peekablue with her because she didn’t pay attention to him all day. Etymology: peekaboo + blue (dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, down-hearted, downcast, glum, melancholy) Created by: Stevenson0.
Pouttle: /-ˈpaÊŠdlÌ£-/ The default expression of my dog is a pouttle, so I can forgive him, but humans who do it make me want to smack them. Etymology: sounds like “pout” but more cutesy Created by: ErWenn.
Loneleer: /lone-leer/ It was the second time this month that Sue called in sick to work because her goldfish, Fluffy, gave her that loneleer when she was headed out the door. Etymology: lone, leer Created by: purpleartichokes.
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Definition Comments:
Verbotomy – 2007-10-22: 00:01:00
Today’s definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ Jamesremistram – 2007-10-22: 10:34:00
Came up with this one thanks to my sucky-baby cat.Verbotomy – 2007-10-22: 11:32:00
Your pet inspiration! ~ JamesErWenn – 2007-10-22: 19:09:00
Petspiration? Nah, sounds a little too much like dog sweat.Verbotomy – 2007-10-23: 03:03:00
Pet sweat? That smells like a good idea for a definition. I will put it on the list. Thanks ErWenn! ~ James