DEFINITION: To push a pushbutton that has just been pushed by someone else because you “need” to push it yourself; common at elevators, traffic lights, and family meetings.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Compushion: /com-push-yuhn/ Joe has to be sure he is in total control of his life and make things happen for himself. As a result, he has to push all the buttons and make all his own choices to ensure he has forged his own path. His compushion is annoying to those around him, but he must control the panel of his life and be assured he caused what is to take place in his life. Etymology: COMPUSHION – noun – from COMPULSION (an irresistible impulse to perform an act + PUSH (press with energy and insistence) Created by: Stevenson0.
Comments on Compushion:
lumina, 2008-06-19: 02:29:00
Another good one!Jabberwocky, 2008-06-19: 11:42:00
excellentOZZIEBOB, 2008-06-20: 05:53:00
Another Top word.
Buttonupmanship: /buht’n-UHP-man-ship/ Bob wasn’t a nice man; if he didn’t get his own way, he would become pushy. Frequently he would be “pushing someones button,” and if that didn’t work he would “push their keys.” Also he thought that he was a tough dude and joined “The Push,” but they thought he was nothing more than a “push-fire” and a real “push-over.” Even at lifts and traffic lights, he always tried his buttonupmanship, telling little old ladies to “button-up their lip.” He had no success with the younger ladies also, when it came to “push-on-up.” Seeking a free night’s fun at someone else’s expense, he thought he might push his luck with the ladies at a “pushing school” or a “buttonhole factory,” but when it came to “push and shove,” they stomped on his “button and bows” and told him to “push off” or he’d be “pushing clouds” sooner than he thought. Etymology: BUTTON: n. any small knob or disk pressed to activate an electric circuit, release a spring, or otherwise operate or open a machine, small door, toy, etc. ONEUPMANSHIP n. the attitude or practice of trying to keep one step ahead of a friend or competitor; Created by: OZZIEBOB.
Comments on Buttonupmanship:
lumina, 2008-06-19: 02:28:00
I like it.Mustang, 2008-06-19: 06:31:00
Funny, and very clever.Jabberwocky, 2008-06-19: 11:41:00
great word and sentenceNosila, 2008-06-19: 20:29:00
Bob, is his last name Pushkin by any chance? He’ll be doing that till they put him in a push chair!
Repressgallery: /re press gall eree/ Simon’s repressgallery button on his phone was working overtime…I mean if you pushed again, would something magically appear? Well, only if you are in a theatre or other place where contact was awkward! Right? Etymology: repress: (put out of one’s consciousness or to press again) & Press Gallery (an area (sometimes in a balcony) set aside for reporters (especially in a legislative hall)
Created by: Nosila.
Presstidigaddiction: /press – tuh – didj – uh – DICT – shun/ Darryl had a major case of presstidigaddiction wherein he compulsively pressed already pushed buttons on elevators, vending machines, crosswalks, even knowing the button had already been pushed. Though he did his best to conceal his move, he would do it openly where necessary. Etymology: Blend of prestidigitation (sleight of hand) and addiction Created by: Mustang.
Comments on Presstidigaddiction:
Jabberwocky, 2008-06-19: 11:44:00
great tongue twisterNosila, 2008-06-19: 20:33:00
Good one, for a 19 letter word!OZZIEBOB, 2008-06-20: 05:54:00
Quite a mouthful, but on the mark.
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Definition Comments:
Mustang – 2008-06-19: 08:28:00
Being compushive isnt easy. It takes lots of energy and ingenuity.