DEFINITION: n., An expressive gesture made with the belief that the person it is directed at cannot see it, typically occurs during telephone conversations, email discourses, and behind people’s backs. v. tr., To use an unseen gesture to express what you cannot say.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Sneerleader: /snÄ“rlÄ“dÉ™r/ As Debbie was climbing a ladder wearing the company uniform including an apron emblazoned with a large company logo, one more customer asked “that” question. “Do you work here”? That’s when she snapped. She held it together long enough to direct them to their desired item but as they headed to the register, from atop her ladder she turned into a sneerleader. It was all the clerk at the register could do to keep a straight face as Debbie mocked from her elevated perch. Etymology: sneer (a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone) + leader (the person who leads or commands) derivitive of cheerleader (a person who leads cheers and applause, esp. at a sports event) Created by: artr.
Comments on Sneerleader:
wayoffcenter, 2008-11-19: 06:21:00
I wondered why the checkout clerk was in such a good mood…Nosila, 2008-11-19: 23:14:00
Rah RAh !OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-20: 00:34:00
Excellent
Handestine: /han-dess-tine/ They thought the CEO couldn’t see the one fingered handestine salute he was given behind his back. Little did they know he wore two way mirrored glasses. Etymology: hand + clandestine (covert) Created by: Jabberwocky.
Comments on Handestine:
Mustang, 2008-11-19: 06:45:00
Verbal gymnastics…I like it!!
Slymutecue: /SLAHY-mew-TEE-kyoo/ Sick of glibogusity and forsaking the immense sense of self-satisfaction he gained from omnibouchelating, Bob, from a side window, hoped that his miensavvy, combined with his subtle slymutecues, would convince the members of the selection panel that he – not the present applicant, a onetime slykick, addressing the panel- was the right man for the job. Etymology: Blend of SLY: stealthy, insidious, or secret ; MUTE: silent; refraining from speech or utterance & CUE: a hint; intimation; guiding suggestion. Created by: OZZIEBOB.
Comments on Slymutecue:
Jabberwocky, 2008-11-19: 13:27:00
ooh – nicemetrohumanx, 2008-11-19: 20:10:00
Nice triple header!
Fliphandcy: /flip-hand-see/ Sue was convinced that her fliphandcy would be construed as mere frivolity. Etymology: flip (as in flip the finger) + hand + flippancy Created by: Stevenson0.
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