DEFINITION: n., A gallant gesture which does not produce the desired effect because of poor execution. v. tr., 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)
Hurteous: /rhymes with courteous/ Jeff’s clumsy attempts to avoid the impedestrian, led to several hurteous acts. He had no intention of being nonsiderate. Etymology: impedestrian – one that walks very slowly down the middle of the sidewalk nonsiderate – antonym for considerate Created by: bzav1.
Comments on Hurteous:
remistram, 2007-10-26: 09:22:00
good one!MrDave2176, 2007-10-26: 13:06:00
This is a good word…sounds like it feels.Kevcom, 2007-10-28: 17:20:00
way to times ‘er by 3!
Banevolence: /bain-ehv-oh-lence/ Thomas’ banevolence was beginning to cost him. The proliferation of cuts, bruises and trips to the chiropractor was making him think that chivalry was going to get him dead. Etymology: bane + (ben)evolence Created by: MrDave2176.
Comments on Banevolence:
libertybelle, 2007-10-26: 11:10:00
Terrific word!Jabberwocky, 2007-10-26: 12:19:00
good word MrDaveOZZIEBOB, 2007-10-28: 02:25:00
Good word and antonym of benevolence!
Magnanimistake: /magnanimous-take/ Sir Galahazard sprawled clumsily under the portcullis after tripping over his sword in his hurry to bow as low as he could. His reputation for magnanimistakes travelled before him so there was a first aid officer on hand to receive him. Etymology: magnanimous, revealing generosity or nobility + mistake, an error or fault (Galahad, known for his chivalry + galah, a term of endearment in Australia for a fool named after a type of parrot + hazard, a danger) Created by: petaj.
Comments on Magnanimistake:
Jabberwocky, 2007-10-26: 12:08:00
A knight in shining harmourpetaj, 2007-10-27: 02:09:00
The only health insurance available was through MEDI-e-val. Which was unfortunate because Galahazard was there to crown the king. But if there was any danger to the king there were plenty of guards armed with mace to subdue his overexcitable gallantry. Guinefear had become very cautious around him.OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-28: 02:42:00
The noble knight seems a little odd but very obliging. Nice word!
Oafsistance: /oaf-sis-tins/ “Let me be of oafsistance” were the last words she heard before sitting down in the chair that was no longer there. Etymology: oaf, assistance Created by: purpleartichokes.
Comments on Oafsistance:
petaj, 2007-10-26: 09:22:00
Oaffer heavens sakesJabberwocky, 2007-10-26: 12:06:00
funnymryder, 2007-10-26: 15:28:00
Clever!OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-28: 02:49:00
Ilike it a lot. Good sentence,too!
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Definition Comments:
Verbotomy – 2007-10-26: 00:30:00
Today’s definition was suggested by ErWenn. Thank you ErWenn! ~ Jamespetaj – 2007-10-26: 04:21:00
After you. No after you. No after you. No after yooooooeeeeouwwww!Kevcom – 2007-10-26: 07:38:00
Awesome cartoon James! That is so funny – I was almost dyin’ of laughter of the expression on the guys face…Verbotomy – 2007-10-26: 10:05:00
Thanks to Kevcom and Petaj for your hurteous thoughts and magnanimistakian clobbergestures ~ JamesLidipop – 2007-10-26: 10:19:00
I actually printed this one out…it’s so good, well done!!!Verbotomy – 2007-10-26: 17:46:00
We must not forget to thank ErWenn again for his generous courteslip. ~ Jamespurpleartichokes – 2007-10-26: 18:57:00
Yes, thank you ErWenn and James. Fabulous contributions from you two!