DEFINITION: v. To engage in conversation while using a technical device, like a TV or computer, to keep you sharp, in case the discussion gets dull. n. A two-way conversation which is technically one-sided.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Communescapetion: /komm mee yoon es kayp shun/ Dora told Diego, “We need to talk…” Diego hated conversations that started this way, because he knew he was in trouble for something or would have to make big, grown-up decisions or commitments. His favourite ploy was to get busy on his tv/computer etc. so that he had a communescapetion device. Too bad that Dora was smart enough to disable all his cyber-escape toys before their “chat”. You can’t really blame her…it was a big deal telling this nerd he would have to grow up and be an adult Daddy to a new little nerd! Etymology: Communication (be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas) & Escape (an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy;remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion) Created by: Nosila.
Converspacetion: /con-ver-space-shon/ Having a conversation with Jim was more like having a converspacetion. His addiction to the SciFi channel kept his mind in a galaxy far, far away. Jen found it difficult to talk to him about their relationship when he was wearing his Mr.Spock ears. “But Honey,” he grinned, “how can you say I’m not listening? I’m all ears!” Etymology: conversation + space (as in space cadet-unfocused, inattentive) Created by: mrskellyscl.
Comments on Converspacetion:
jrogan, 2009-08-14: 08:37:00
Sounds like Jim has lots of space between his earsNosila, 2009-08-14: 12:17:00
He won’t live long and prosper…logical word and sentence, Earthling!
Pignore: /pig-nor/ John’s wife would talk, and talk, and talk. But he didn’t mind. He just pignored her, and nodded while he played hangman on his iphone. He didn’t even notice when she unplugged it — the batteries were still half full. And he had just figured out the last letter when she wrapped the cord tightly around his neck. Etymology: pi (the number 3.14159265, a symbol for techies)+ pig + ignore Created by: jrogan.
Comments on Pignore:
Nosila, 2009-08-14: 12:19:00
easy as
Pi…good word!
Ichatter: /Ä«chatÉ™r/ Sitting in front of his iMac, with his iPhone at his side and iPod plugged into his head, William was more than capable of iChatter. What he can\’t do all that well is iThink. That might require a different device, perhaps an iHaveToUseOnMyOwnBrain. Etymology: I (pronoun used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself) + chatter (talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters) Created by: artr.
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