DEFINITION: v. To generously allow others to precede you in hopes that they will identify, reduce, and perhaps be eliminated by, the potential hazards. n. A gesture of courtesy which is really the lead-in to a trap.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Shivalry: /shiv-ul-ree/ Tex thought it was awfully nice of Bubba to let him go out into the exercise yard before him, but as he emerged into the sunlight and saw a group of H Block inmates waiting for him, he realised it had simply been a case of shivalry. Etymology: shiv [crude weapon], chivalry Created by: rikboyee.
Protocull: /proh-toh-cull/ In today’s competitive office environment it is important to follow the correct protocull (i.e. find some other sucker to tell the boss the bad news) in order to survive. Etymology: protocol for culling Created by: jrogan.
Comments on Protocull:
scrabbelicious, 2009-07-29: 15:30:00
1 Across: For zapping cyber viruses, perhaps (9). Good word I say!
Snaregiver: /snair – giv – ur/ Marty was the ultimate snaregiver. Under the pretense of being kind and loving, he let Arty take the first bite…. Etymology: snare (trap: something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares), giver (someone who devotes himself completely), play on the word “caregiver” ( person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult ) Created by: mweinmann.
Comments on Snaregiver:
splendiction, 2009-07-29: 20:05:00
Excellent word! One I will use!
Decoytesy: /de-coy-tes-y/ Micky was given a great decoytesy when he was tricked into putting a bell on the cat by the mayor of the mouse kingdom. Etymology: decoy:a means to mislead or lead into danger; entrap + courtesy: given or done as a polite gesture Created by: mrskellyscl.
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