DEFINITION: n., The immense sense of self-satisfaction the one gets from winning a pointless argument. v. tr., To be so addicted to proving yourself right that you argue compulsively, and endlessly, about anything and everything.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Disputin: /disˈpyoÅtin/ Victor’s detractors referred to him as Disputin. He seemed to revel in any opportunity to jump in on a debate. Whatever opinion someone expressed, he was all too ready to take up the opposing argument. It didn’t matter how trivial the point, he would hammer his rival into submission. The only thing worse his assault was the gloating that followed. Etymology: dispute (a disagreement, argument, or debate) + Rasputin (Russian monk. He exerted great influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his family during World War I known for his powers of elocution) Created by: artr.
Comments on Disputin:
Mustang, 2008-11-10: 06:55:00
Can’t argue over a dispute about Rasputin….OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:45:00
Very interesting blendJabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:01:00
great wordrombus, 2008-11-11: 10:52:00
simple yet so meaningful….libertybelle, 2008-11-11: 12:28:00
excellent word!! This is one for the dictionary!
Omnibouchelate: /OM-nee-Boo-shoor-Leyt./ Bob said: “I’m sorting things out now, don’t worry; all you need to do is listen and I’ll keep it simple so even you will understand.” But this one sided discussion was far from finished. He spoke on and on, his argurrhea continuing for a further thousand words, ending with “This is the end of the matter, all that need been said, has been said.” He was so addicted to proving himself right that he omnibouchelated compulsively, and endlessly, about anything and everything.
Etymology: OMNI : all, totally, BOUCHE: Fr. mouth; consider embouchure “river mouth, ” from bouche “mouth”, from L. bucca, lit. “cheek & ELATE: to be happy, joyful;feeling of great joy or pride; high spirits, extreme gladness. Created by: OZZIEBOB.
Debatabull: /dee-bate-a-bull/ He was so inflated by his need to be confrontational that he would even argue with the cat. Even the time of day was debatabull. Etymology: debatable + bull**** Created by: Jabberwocky.
Comments on Debatabull:
Mustang, 2008-11-10: 06:52:00
Now THAT stinks. But it’s a great verboticismTJayzz, 2008-11-10: 11:16:00
Excellent!OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:44:00
Great word
Spattitude: /spat – te – toode/ What excitement swirled around Rhonda was multiplied by her extreme spattitude. She had a gift for creating arguments just to show that she knew more than everyone else. Even if she was wrong, she asserted herself with a forceful attitude of complete belief in her often incorrect “facts” and would go to any length to try to prove that she was right. Etymology: Spat means to bicker, quarrel or fuss +
attitude means state of mind; disposition or way of thinking or acting Created by: rombus.
Comments on Spattitude:
Nosila, 2008-11-10: 15:30:00
Spaticulous word!OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:48:00
ExcellentJabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:02:00
nice
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