Tag: word games

DEFINITION: v. intr., To groom oneself in inappropriate places or at inappropriate times; i.e. clipping toenails while riding the bus, brushing hair while cooking, or plucking nose hairs during job interviews. n., A person who practices personal hygiene in public places.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Inappropreen: /in-un-proh-preen/ While she ate her yogurt on the subway, and to her horror she heard the disturbing sound of “click, click” behind her. As her stomach flipped, she saw someone inappropreening behind her, she quickly covered her yogurt so the shards of toenails wouldn’t contaminate it. Etymology: inappropriate + preen Created by: remistram.

Comments on Inappropreen:

Tigger, 2007-12-07: 22:48:00
Love the word — the sentence makes me nauseous. Great job!!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-09: 15:52:00
Great word!

Vulgroomer: /-vuhl’-groom-É™r-/ Every time I looked over at Ted during the meeting, he was vulgrooming himself — first, picking food out of his teeth, then with a finger stuck in his ear, digging around for earwax, which he later scraped off on the edge of the table — as if the conference room were his personal bathroom, and the rest of us were simply intruding, and subject to witness his rather uncouth hygienic habits. Etymology: vulgar (Latin, vulgāris – equiv. to vulg[us] the general public) + groom (possibly from Old French, grommet – “servant”); Vulgroom, -er, -ing Created by: Tigger.

Comments on Vulgroomer:

galwaywegian, 2007-12-07: 07:01:00
groomsome!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-09: 15:55:00
“Nice” word!

Shownailclipper: /sho-nail-clip-per/ C.J. is a shownailclipper. Shards of his DNA can be found throughout our office. Etymology: show, toenail clipper Created by: purpleartichokes.

Comments on Shownailclipper:

Jabberwocky, 2007-12-07: 13:52:00
excellent but gross

Grewwwwm: /gr ewwwwwwwwww m/ her grewwwwming habits meant that her bosses always thought she was immaculate, while those unfortunate enough to share the lift to the boardroom with herusually had to skip lunch. Etymology: groom, ewwwwwww Created by: galwaywegian.

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=toenails

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2007-12-07: 01:59:00
Today’s definition was suggested by kabloozie Thank you kabloozie ~ James

silveryaspen – 2007-12-07: 19:12:00
nice irony … liked it a lot

Verbotomy – 2007-12-08: 00:08:00
Thanks silveryaspen ~ James

Mindy1955 – 2007-12-08: 07:09:00
Mindy1955 – 2007-12-08: 07:10:00
Simple I like it.

DEFINITION: n., A feeling of regret and helplessness, which occurs once you realize that you have just sent out an erroneous email (i.e. one full of stupid mistakes). v. intr., To send out an email and wish you hadn’t.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemail: /long e, repeated for a while, then mail/ As I hit the delete button repeatedly and hoped I did not send it, I screamed, “I am such an idiot, why do I Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemail!!!” Etymology: Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee a sound that means “oh no!”+ mail Created by: biffbig1.

Comments on Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemail:

bzav1, 2007-12-05: 00:35:00
you wordsmith!

galwaywegian, 2007-12-05: 07:50:00
simple but effective!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-05: 16:05:00
I like it!

purpleartichokes, 2007-12-05: 18:06:00
Nice!

Suicybe: /suu ee sybe/ he committed career suicybe not by the content of his diatribe, but by the dreaded “reply to all” button. Etymology: suicide cybe as in cyber Created by: galwaywegian.

Comments on Suicybe:

libertybelle, 2007-12-05: 14:30:00
i like this one!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-05: 16:16:00
Excellent!

purpleartichokes, 2007-12-05: 18:04:00
Good one Galway!

Horrespondence: /hawr-uh-SPON-duhns/ Horrespondence struck Bob like a lightning bolt a nano-second after he realized that his opinion of his boss, ” I couldn’t warm to him even if we were cremated together,” meant only for Roxie’s eyes to see, had -inadvertently – been emailed by him to his boss! Etymology: Blend of HORROR: used as an expression of dismay, embarrasment, fear, panic & disappointment, & DESPONDENCE: labouring under mental depression & CORRESPONDENCE Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Comments on Horrespondence:

galwaywegian, 2007-12-05: 07:51:00
on a roll!

Tigger, 2007-12-05: 16:54:00
Bullseye! “Bob’s” simile is hilarious too.

purpleartichokes, 2007-12-05: 18:10:00
Nice one Ozzie!

Emorsemail: /e + mors + mail/ Instantly regretting having clicked on the send button Marshal was overcome with emorsemail. Etymology: Remorse + email Created by: Mustang.

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=sent

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2007-12-05: 00:01:00
Today’s definition was suggested by Daniel999. Thank you Daniel999~ James

Korinne – 2007-12-05: 01:00:00
I like your word…

Mustang – 2007-12-05: 01:27:00
Good definition and one most folks can identify with.

Verbotomy – 2007-12-05: 01:59:00
Yes! Great idea Daniel999 ~ James

silveryaspen – 2007-12-05: 14:27:00
Blundermail is direct and to the point … so easily understood … it doesn’t require defining. Good job!

silveryaspen – 2007-12-05: 14:30:00
Love calamiteemil! I’m from the wild west in Montana … so love the pun on Calamity Jane! I even like the way it rolls and clicks across the tongue!

silveryaspen – 2007-12-05: 14:32:00
All of them made me smile … good job everyone. I wish I could vote for them all!

Verbotomy – 2007-12-05: 23:26:00
Thanks for the great feedback silveryaspen. Makes me feel good enough to forget about all my ohnotes and blundermails! ~ James

DEFINITION: n., The withering glare one casts down on a non-existent trip-hazard after stumbling for no apparent reason. v. tr., To fixate on an imaginary object, or person, in order to externalize the blame for one’s own shortcomings.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Tumbrage: /TUHM-brij/ At first glance, her friends thought that Roxie’s roll was ‘slapstick in stilettos’; however, they soon learned of her true feelings and her tarmacadam tumbrage. Etymology: Tumbrage: blend of tumble and umbrage:a feeling of anger caused by being offended; suspicion that someone has been slighted. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Comments on Tumbrage:

galwaywegian, 2007-12-04: 07:58:00
like it!

Jabberwocky, 2007-12-04: 12:13:00
good one

Tigger, 2007-12-04: 18:27:00
Ah, very nice.

c1mcgraw, 2007-12-05: 20:18:00
fine wordsmithery

Scrapegoat: // With accusing eyes, he fixed a scrapegoat at the offending floor tile. Etymology: Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Scrapegoat:

galwaywegian, 2007-12-04: 07:57:00
excellent!

hendrixius, 2007-12-04: 15:11:00
nice one…

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:19:00
Excellent!

Gawkward: /-gawk-werd-/ Bobby cast an annoyed, gawkward glance towards the perfectly level sidewalk behind him as he stumbled away from the trapparition. Etymology: “gawk” and “awkward” Created by: hendrixius.

Figmatize: /fig-ma-tyz/ Embarassed, and now looking up from the carpet,Maria figmatized the empty spot that did her in. Etymology: A figment of your imagination that traumatizes oneself. Created by: frankierio.

Comments on Figmatize:

Mustang, 2007-12-04: 05:32:00
Very good!!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:19:00
I like it too!

Tigger, 2007-12-04: 18:34:00
Agreed, excellent — sounds very natural.

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=bump

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2007-12-04: 00:01:00
Today’s definition was suggested by c1mcgraw. Thank you c1mcgraw ~ James

DEFINITION: n., A person so enamored with the holidays that they don’t just deck their halls and home, but they also decorate their car, their cubicle, their pets, and themselves. v. tr., To obsessively decorate according to seasonal holidays.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Festcessive: /fest-ces-sive/ She is completely and totally festcessive about the Christmas season. Etymology: festive + obcessive + excessive Created by: Stevenson0.

Comments on Festcessive:

Mustang, 2007-12-03: 17:51:00
Great word!

purpleartichokes, 2007-12-03: 19:03:00
Very nice, and good for all holidays.

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:29:00
Another great word!

Tinselitis: /tinsel-I-tis/ Sue’s tinselistis was so acute that they had to schedule an emergency tinsellectomy. Etymology: tinsel + tonsillitis Created by: porsche.

Comments on Tinselitis:

Stevenson0, 2007-12-03: 15:10:00
Congrats on your over all weekly win last week! Some great words!! Well done!!!

Wreathflex: /reeth-flex/ Once the first snowflake has fallen it is an automatic wreathflex to bedeck and festoon everything within eyesight with garlands and bows and silver bells…ahhh gives me goosebumps. ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la’ Etymology: wreath + reflex Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Wreathflex:

galwaywegian, 2007-12-03: 08:02:00
great word!

OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:38:00
Great word and sentence.

Noelitist: /-noe-well-lee-tist-/ This noelitist jerk just spent an hour informing me of the history of Saint Nick – I mean, come on, I have a Labor Day picnic to get to… Etymology: “noel” and “elitist” Created by: hendrixius.

Comments on Noelitist:

Jabberwocky, 2007-12-03: 15:59:00
funny

Tigger, 2007-12-03: 21:14:00
Good one!

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=decorate

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com
the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2007-12-03: 01:01:00
Today’s definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie ~ James

Verbotomy – 2007-12-03: 01:30:00
Hey Verbotomists, I thought it would be fun to create a Verbotomy Greeting Card for the upcoming holidays. So I am calling on all Verbotomists to Submit your Holiday Verbotomy Definitions. I will set up an e-card so we can send our best wishes, and our best words, to our friends. Be creative! ~ James

Verbotomy – 2007-12-03: 01:36:00
In other news, Galwaywegian’s verboticism, “Minimaim”, was published yesterday in Toronto Star. See: https://www.verbotomy.com/blog/?p=223. Congratulations to Galwaywegian ~ James

Jabberwocky – 2007-12-03: 06:04:00
love the outfit today – very festive

Verbotomy – 2007-12-03: 09:05:00
Thanks Jabberwocky! I loved getting dressed up and lightening my hair for the holidays. ~ James

Verbotomy – 2007-12-04: 17:51:00
Thanks to everyone for sending in their cheeriest holiday definitions. And now Santa’s elves will to get to work. ~ James