Tag: Creativity

DEFINITION: v. To injure yourself while performing a normal everyday activity, such bending down, standing up, or turning your head quickly. n. An self-inflicted injury which occurred during a period of physical inactivity.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Relaxident: /ree-lax-ih-dihnt/ It was a relaxident. I was just sitting on the couch watching t.v. and when I tried to change the channel I knocked myself unconscious with the remote control. Etymology: relax + accident Created by: hyperborean.

Comments on Relaxident:

Nosila, 2009-06-01: 14:39:00
Channel Surfing is dangerous!

Mustang, 2009-06-02: 00:01:00
Very good!

Pedestrain: /Ped-est-rain/ Greg lived a very beige life and enjoyed it’s banality. He went to work, did his grocery shopping and walked his dog. He occasionally visited family and had dinner with friends but that was the extent of his excitement. Greg was a cautious man who didn’t want to get hurt, so no snow-boarding, rollerblading or motorbike riding for him. “Oh my god what happened to you?” blabbered his secretary Janine when he came in for work in casts one day. “I slipped down the stairs with my groceries when my dog ran passed me out the door. The detergent bottle I had bought burst open and I slid and fell all the way from the sixth floor to the foyer in the detergent.” He said blandly. Janine burst out laughing. “And then I crashed into the floral display, which fell on me. The rose thorns got stuck in my skin.” “Wow.” Said Janine giggling. “That’s a real pedestrain,” but Greg didn’t get it. Etymology: Pedestrian – banal, boring, hum-drum, mundane, insipid and prosaic. Also referring to the boring act of walking somewhere..
Strain – injury usually induced by using a part of your body in a way it’s not used to. Also happens when you’re doing very little but doing it alot.
I note that this verbotomy is found quite frequently on google due to the sad fact that many people can’t spell pedestrian. I think that makes it all the more poignant. Created by: dochanne.

Youtilate: /u til layt/ In his Victim’s Statement, Mervin could only lay blame on himself for the disfiguring stapler incident. He did indeed unwittingly youtilate himself by pointing the offending sharp electric stapler towards his groin area before firing at will. Sure he couldn’t have kids now, but at least he was able to keep his legs together. His fastenating career at Staples was now secure! Etymology: You (as in yourself, no one else;second person singular) & Mutilate (destroy or injure severely;alter so as to make unrecognizable)

Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Youtilate:

Mustang, 2009-06-02: 00:00:00
Clever!

Injurease: /in – jur – eees/ Judy had a new injurease. She sprained her arm when she reached into the refrigerator to get the orange juice. It seemed that it hurt just to be alive. Etymology: injury, ease Created by: mweinmann.

Comments on Injurease:

artr, 2009-06-01: 05:22:00
Makes you want to avoid orange juice. Evil orange juice.

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James

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DEFINITION: n. An extremely moody boss, happy one day, mad the next, happy, mad, happy, mad… v. To happily give orders one minute, then angrily yell out the opposite instructions the next. (Note: It’s not because you’re moody. It’s because people don’t listen!)

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Hecklenchide: /hehk-uhl-ihn-chyd/ The boss was a real hecklenchide: one minute she would be playfully teasing, but as soon as you joined in, she would accuse you of being inappropriate. Etymology: heckle (to try to embarrass and annoy, as with gibes.) + chide (reprimand) + inspired by Robert Louis Sevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Created by: hyperborean.

Comments on Hecklenchide:

mrskellyscl, 2009-05-29: 17:39:00
Great word!

DrWebster111, 2009-05-31: 12:07:00
SHOULD BE THE DAILY WINNER

Moodbarker: /Mood-bar-ker/ Allie was such a moodbarker that she would bite your head off speaking to you one moment,then the next moment she would be so syrupy sweet. It all became so evident she had two minds because she had two heads! Etymology: Mood: A state of mind or emotion.
Barker: One who barks orders or speaks loudly,or to bark words like a dog~ Verbotobark ~ Erff! Erff! Created by: abrakadeborah.

Manicger: /man-ik-jer/ Helen let the manicger scream for the last time. “You can say anything you want on your last day of work,” she thought. And so she did. Etymology: manager: supervisor, boss + manic: mania, previously named manic depressive, however it is now referred to as bipolar disorder which is characterized by extreme and unpredictable mood swings. Created by: mrskellyscl.

Comments on Manicger:

Mustang, 2009-05-29: 04:56:00
I think I used to work for that manicger.

mweinmann, 2009-05-29: 10:57:00
hahaha…good one.

Pschyofrenetic: /sye ko fren net tik/ When Sigmund’s freund, Fritz became psychofrenetic, Sigmund knew that his psychofriendnetic behaviour would end badly. It was a real pane when Fritz became psychofinetric and hurled homself out of Freud’s piture window! Etymology: Psycho ( a person afflicted with psychosis)& Frenetic (frantic;excessively agitated; transported with rage or other violent emotion)& (any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted)

Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Pschyofrenetic:

Nosila, 2009-05-29: 02:37:00
Should be spelled Psychofrenetic…a slip of sorts…Freudian vowel trouble!

Mustang, 2009-05-29: 04:57:00
You mean that’s not normal? 😉

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James

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DEFINITION: v. To have a medical condition or illness and yet continually deny it, even after your doctor has diagnosed it. n. A person who steadfastly refuses to accept a medical diagnosis or to follow the prescribed treatment.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Contradoctory: /con – trah – dok – tur – ee/ Roger was always contradoctory… No matter the diagnosis, he always knew better and did not accept test findings or expert opinions. One wondered why he bothered to seek medical care at all. Etymology: contradictory, doctor Created by: mweinmann.

Comments on Contradoctory:

Nosila, 2009-05-28: 10:44:00
Because he can only get prescriptions from his doctor…same reason many people go to their doctor! Good Word!

artr, 2009-05-28: 11:50:00
Great word!

mweinmann, 2009-05-28: 11:56:00
Mystery solved, Nosila…..the prescriptions of course!! Thanks…

Mustang, 2009-05-28: 18:42:00
Excellent!

Diagnosuch: /die-ag-NO-such/ Wilbur refused to accept any sort of diagnosis of an existing ailment, and would declare it to be a diagnosuch, thereby avoiding having to deal with any fear or having to apply a remedy.
Etymology: blend of diagnosis and the term ‘no such’ Created by: Mustang.

Comments on Diagnosuch:

Nosila, 2009-05-28: 10:42:00
diagbolically good

mweinmann, 2009-05-28: 12:11:00
Wilburnished the art of denial…..good word.

Denyagnosis: /dee nye ag no sis/ “Congratulations, Bertha, you are pregnant and will be expecting twins in 6 months time!”, said Dr.Pepper. But Bertha cried “No”…”Dr.Pepper, that is a denyagnosis…I could not possibly be pregnant, nevermind having twins!” “Why not?”asked Dr.Pepper…”You did have saex with someone 3 months ago, did you not?” “Yes”, said Bertha, “But it was only one time with one guy, Bertie…everyone knows you have to do it more than once or with 2 guys to get twins!!!” Etymology: Deny (declare untrue; contradict;refuse to accept or believe) & Diagnosis (identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon)

Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Denyagnosis:

artr, 2009-05-28: 05:06:00
I submitted a word today but I’m not sure why. This one is perfect!

mweinmann, 2009-05-28: 12:09:00
geat word!!

Mustang, 2009-05-28: 18:40:00
Best of the day!

Subjectivitis: /suhb-jehkt-ihv-ay-tihs/ Her subjectivitis was acting up again and was harder to treat than the fungus on her feet. Etymology: subjective (proceeding from or taking place within a person’s mind such as to be unaffected by the external world) + itis (inflammation) Created by: hyperborean.

Comments on Subjectivitis:

mweinmann, 2009-05-28: 12:13:00
better then conjuctivitis…..good one.

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James

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DEFINITION: n. A fashion accessory or style of dress which purports to improve one’s appearance and attitude, but actually does the opposite. v. To follow a fashion dictum in an effort to improve your social standing even when it causes physical discomfort.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Accessorry: /ak-ces-sor-ee/ Matt realized that the peacock blue sequin jacket was an accessorry that didn’t help him achieve his goal of becoming police chief, especially when the city council members stared at him in disbelief. “Perhaps it’s a bit over the top,” he thought. “Next time I’ll go with the periwinkle scarf.” Etymology: accessory: something nonessential that contributes to an effect + sorry: feeling regret or shame Created by: mrskellyscl.

Comments on Accessorry:

mweinmann, 2009-05-27: 09:51:00
Making a fashion statement….clever.

Noosence: /noōsÉ™ns/ Alan is happy with his raise. He has worked hard for it and feels he deserves it. What he doesn’t love was the fact that he is now expected to play the corporate dress-up game. He hates ties. At best they are a nuisance, at worse a noosence. Etymology: noose(a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and typically used to hang people or trap animals) + nuisance (a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance) Created by: artr.

Crosstumed: /kross toomd/ Ned & Nancy lived together and worked in the same office. Ned worked for Ida and Nancy worked for Bruce. Every month there were new contests and events designed to increase employee morale and engage the workers. Today was “Dress Like The Boss” Day, so Nancy had crosstumed herself in a suit and tie and Ned had gotten himself crosstumed in a diaphanous bridesmaid dress, the colour of bubblegum, complete with accessories. Off they went to work, only to be greeted by their snickering, jeering co-workers wearing bandannas, torn jeans, sleeveless shirts, carrying guitars and microphones. Yes, it was actually “Dress like The Boss Day” alright…Bruce Springstein, that is! Etymology: Cross (as in cross-dressing, where someone of one gender wears the clothing typically associated with the other gender) & Costumed (dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Crosstumed:

Mustang, 2009-05-27: 07:48:00
Do you suppose someone was being a little costumacious?

hyperborean, 2009-05-28: 21:06:00
I really enjoyed your story! Perfect for the cartoon!

Fauxchic: /fo-SHEEK/ While Miriam believed she was very stylish and stunning, the styles she chose were invariably fauxchic, either outdated, recommended by people with trashy fashion sense, or just chosen because of her utterly poor taste. Etymology: Blend of ‘faux’ (false) and ‘chic’ (stylish) Created by: Mustang.

Comments on Fauxchic:

Nosila, 2009-05-27: 09:22:00
Fee Fye Faux Fum!

mweinmann, 2009-05-27: 09:53:00
Fuax No Miriam!!! Fun word.

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DEFINITION: n. A driver who ignores the rules of the road by driving very slowly (i.e. at the legal limit) in the fast lane. v. To strictly observe the “suggested” speed limits, even when using the fast lane.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Flowpoke: /flow-poke/ The flowpoke ignored the stream of enraged drivers behind her and continued to chat with her passenger, driving for several miles in the passing lane with her turn signal blinking oblivious to the horns and salutes from her fellow drivers. Etymology: Flow: continuity of movement as in a stream + poke: take more time than necessary; dawdle (wordplay on slowpoke) Created by: mrskellyscl.

Comments on Flowpoke:

Mustang, 2009-05-26: 06:43:00
Would also apply to dimwitted cowboy. Excellent word!

Nosila, 2009-05-26: 16:05:00
Good word and all too many of them, on the road…love the ones who eat, talk on a cell and apply make-up simultaneously as well!

mweinmann, 2009-05-27: 09:47:00
Great word….

Slowffeur: /slo fewer/ Archie drove his ancient Triumph convertible every day down the freeway to his appointments and errands. He was a slowffeur and believed his car lasted longer if he drove slower. Luckily he was very hard of hearing, so he missed all the honks he got from his fellow commuters in the fast lane. He believed that a safe speed was one that was exactly one half of the posted limit. He was finally pulled over one morning by the Highway Patrol. The officer naturally requested to see his license and insurance papers, to which Archie finally shouted: “Never needed either, since I never go over the limits. I don’t need papers, I know how to drive!” Etymology: Slow (not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time) & Chauffeur (someone paid to drive a person in a car;to drive someone in a vehicle;a person who drives vehicles for a living) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Slowffeur:

Mustang, 2009-05-26: 06:42:00
I think I rode in his taxi once.

Zimmerlane: /zim-err-layn/ i enjoyed heading out on the weekend for some zimmerlaning Etymology: zimmer frame, lane Created by: rikboyee.

Pedalfoil: /Pehd-uhl-foyl/ Steve was just barely going to be on time for his new job when he was delayed on the interstate. “Great, my new boss will never believe I was stuck behind this pedalfoil.” He said to himself dismayed. Etymology: A play on pedophile: Pedal (as in gas or break pedal) + foil (to thwart). Created by: SethelMerman.

Comments on Pedalfoil:

Nosila, 2009-05-26: 16:03:00
Great word!

hyperborean, 2009-05-27: 13:13:00
WORK!

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James

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