Tag: Verbotomy

DEFINITION: v. intr., To look up your own name on a search engine. n., The practice of using a search engine as a tool for self-realization, or perhaps just self-gratification, by repeatedly searching for information about yourself.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Narcissearchism: /nar sis surch izm/ He suffered from Narcissearchism. It was a serious New Age affliction, something unique to the Computer Age. He spent hours on the computer googling himself and checking what was being said about him. Some might say he was looking for himself, in an electronic way. His father before him, whom he was named for, had done the same, but without the automation. He looked up his name in every telephone book in every city. His son was following in his footsteps and spent hours in his quest. Perhaps if his name was not John Smith, it wouldn’t have taken so long. He was becoming a real Yahoo… Etymology: Narcissism (an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself, named for Narcissis-In Greek mythology, Narcissus, Narkissos or The Self-Admirer (Greek: Νάρκισσος) was a hero of the territory of Thespiae in Boeotia who was renowned for his beauty.) & Search (Look for information on a “search engine” on the Internet; to hunt, explore, seek something.) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Narcissearchism:

freakystyley, 2008-11-14: 04:23:00
Love it!

Selfgooglefication: /self-googl-fi-cay-shun/ It gave him such selfgooglefication to google himself on the internet that he developed a google giggle and sore fingertips. Etymology: self-gratification + google Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Selfgooglefication:

Mustang, 2008-11-14: 07:03:00
Sounds kind of kinky.

Nosila, 2008-11-14: 21:54:00
I’m sure there is a self-help group for that somewhere! Good Word…

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-16: 04:53:00
Did he succumb to goo, goo-googly eyes like Barney

Egoogle: /ee-guh-go/ Joe loves to ogle his ego, so he googles his name and egoogles himself.

Etymology: EGOOGLE – verb from EGO (the “I” or self of any person) + OGLE (to look at amorously)
Created by: Stevenson0.

Googleworthy: /goo – gull – wur – thee/ To find out if you are googleworthy, you must put your name in the search field and then, if you are someone worthwhile, your name will appear dozens of times with glowing references to your accomplishments. Your self-esteem will then be intact and you will have verified your importance, once again. Etymology: Google (a popular search engine) +
Worthy (deserving, having value) Created by: rombus.

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DEFINITION: v. tr., To share your feelings with a customer service representative by using a perceived product deficiency to express your own sense of inadequacy and/or deep seated rage against the world. n., An irritating or annoying customer.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Whinestein: /whyne styne/ Mrs. Gorgonzola was a real Whinestein. You know the type of customer we mean…one who complained about everything, was a retail snob and showed off her ignorance at the same time. Every week she entered the Gourmet Cheese Shoppe in the Mall called Cheese Louise. And every week she berated the owner, Louise, with her usual rants: “These Emmenthalers were no Gouda…I could barely Edam!”; “It’s a Feta Accompli that this Roquefort will be Stilton my Children’s Gruyereth!”; “Why is this Fontina the Mozza expensive cheese in the Store?”; “I simply Camembert to try the Chevre…it makes me Cheddar to think what’s in it!” “Must they alwheys make Swiss Cheese with holes in it…what poor workmanship!”;”My daughter, Velveeta, Brie-ds American Cheese Dogs and is Whey beyond her years!” and “Why does it always smell like milk gone bad in this Shoppe…couldn’t you come up with a grater scent?” Louise would smile and nod and take her money, thinking to herself, I hate her, but I’m Fondue, my little greenbacks. Yes, Louise thought it appropriate to have a little Whine with her Cheese! Etymology: Whine (to moan and complain in a plaintive manner) & Stein (a mug) & Einstein (a genius,someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Whinestein:

Nuwanda, 2008-11-13: 11:54:00
You’re examples are the best…a little cheesy, perhaps, but I’ve found none butter!

Nuwanda, 2008-11-13: 11:54:00
I meant your, not you’re.

rombus, 2008-11-13: 12:53:00
What a grate story. Lets Rock n Rocqefort!!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:49:00
Very clever

Nosila, 2008-11-14: 23:54:00
Nothing like a fromage a trois! Cheers!

Counterattacker: /Cown-ter-at-aker/ Jerry was used to dealing with awkward customers, but when it came to Mr Pennyworth, the serial counterattacker, he was at a complete loss. Jerry dreaded the moment when he walked through the doors of his hardware shop. He never actually bought anything but he would continually come to the counter with various items and proceed to tell anyone who would listen that the products were inferior. He then ranted on that things were made to a much higher standard in his day and were made to last. Jerry was just grateful that Mr Pennyworth was well known for his rants all over town, and his other customers never took him seriously. Etymology: Counter(a long flat-topped fitment over which goods are sold to customers) + Attacker(someone who takes agressive action) = Counterattacker Created by: TJayzz.

Comments on Counterattacker:

Nosila, 2008-11-13: 20:43:00
Talk about a need for Counterintelligence! Good Word

Creepsumer: /creep-zoom-er/ The worst job at Sears is the product return desk which attracts one creepsumer after another.

Etymology: CREEPSUMER noun – from CREEP (an annoyingly unpleasant, or repulsive person) + CONSUMER (one that acquires goods, or services for direct use )
Created by: Stevenson0.

Comments on Creepsumer:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:51:00
Good word.

Mustang, 2008-11-13: 22:36:00
Excellent

Tantrumonsters: /tantrÉ™mänstÉ™rs/ Reggie knew his day was shot when he saw them coming through the door. The tantrumonsters had arrived. The bus from the assisted-living home must have jettisoned its cargo. These three seemed to have nothing better to do than complain over minutia. He calls them T-Vex, Rageasaur and Triscarytops. This time he was ready for them. He threw up a bogo (buy one, get one) banner to momentarily distract them and made a dash for the stock room. It didn’t take long for them to get bored and move onto another store and another customer service rep to gnaw on. Etymology: Tantrum (an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in young child) + Monster (an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening) Created by: artr.

Comments on Tantrumonsters:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:50:00
Nice blend.

Nosila, 2008-11-13: 20:46:00
Nice story….those dinosars put the “Sore” in Thesaurus!

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DEFINITION: v. tr., To pig out at your desk right before a business lunch, so you’ll be satisfied with a salad and water at the restaurant, and create the impression that you’re not a glutton. n., A secret snack taken to strengthen one’s resolve not to eat too much when others are watching.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Stealthyeater: /stel thee eet ter/ Stella was a Stealthyeater. Before the weekly department group lunches onm Fridays at various popular but caloric eateries, she would eat something healthy and filling, so that all she would order when she was out for lunch was a salad. Todd was wise to her and mocked her, but he was secretly a stealthyeater, too, who filled himself with fruit and grains before joining his workmates, who appeared to absorb most of their calories by liquid methods! Etymology: Stealthy (marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed) & Eater (someone who consumes food for nourishmen)& Healthy Eater ( having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease & someone who consumes food for nourishment) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Stealthyeater:

TJayzz, 2008-11-12: 06:26:00
Good word

Premasticator: /pre-mas-ti-kator/ susan was accused of being a premasticator by billy who had witnessed her shoveling anything from ho-ho’s to hot pockets into her face before the office lunch,he offered the tattered remains of a pizza bagle as evidence of the carniage. Etymology: pre-to come before., masticate- to chew,or eat. Created by: day4ghee.

Comments on Premasticator:

TJayzz, 2008-11-12: 06:28:00
Goo one

TJayzz, 2008-11-12: 06:29:00
Sorry Good one!

Mustang, 2008-11-12: 18:25:00
Excellent!

metrohumanx, 2008-11-14: 02:43:00
No, it WAS a goo one. Very nice.

mweinmann, 2008-11-14: 07:52:00
I like it….

Previgorge: /PRE-veh-gorj/ Sandra had a ‘secret’ technique to avoid eating large meals at company gatherings that she called previgorge and though she knew that others in the office knew of her habit, she continued with the practice hoping that influential people at company luncheons would be impressed with her ‘sensible self control’. Etymology: Blend of ‘previous’ (coming or occurring before something else; prior) and ‘gorge’ (a gluttonous meal)
Created by: Mustang.

Comments on Previgorge:

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 02:37:00
Great word

Preglut: /prē glət/ Marcy had an image to uphold. Whenever she was going to lunch with a client she would preglut from her in-desk snack stash. Few would guess that she had more Ho Hos than Santa. Etymology: pre (before) + gluttony (habitual greed or excess in eating) Created by: artr.

Comments on Preglut:

wayoffcenter, 2008-11-12: 07:47:00
Simple. To the point.

Jabberwocky, 2008-11-12: 09:10:00
like it

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DEFINITION: v. tr., To prepare or process food in a manner that renders it unpalatable, indigestible and completely inedible. n., Food which has been prepared in such a way that it is unfit for human, or even non-human, consumption.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Guesstronomy: /gess tron om mee/ Rose and Herb always hated being invited to her sister, Saffron’s, for dinner. They enjoyed her company, but hated her cooking. Saffron had a knack for combining inedible and unpalatable concoctions. She did not believe in throwing out food and so she “used” up whatever had withered/expired/gone bad in her fridge, freezer or cupboards to make her ghastly meals. She often added critters and noxious plants she found around the neighbourhood to the mix. To make matters worse, guests had to guess what was in these creations. Saffron joked that this was her Guesstronomy skills at work. Any one who survived their hospital visits after her cooking refused to return. Wishing to spare her feelings, Rose & Herb pretended to eat, but never did actually partake of these horrible repasts. They thought Saffron should become an Army cook, in an enemy’s army! Sam & Ella, Toe Maine, Steph Infection, Mr. E. Coli and Bott Chewlism were the only other guests that attended these feasts and they always came back for more! Etymology: Guess (an estimate based on little or no information; a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence) & Gastronomy (the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating food) Created by: Nosila.

Comments on Guesstronomy:

TJayzz, 2008-11-11: 23:31:00
Like it!

libertybelle, 2008-11-12: 10:26:00
clever!

Fudbar: /Food-bar/ Rebecca was known far and wide for her ability to FUBAR just about any recipe. Which is why her friends always raved about her potlucks. Etymology: The military acronym FUBAR (F’d up beyond all recognition), altered to be F’d up dinner beyond all recognition). Created by: Nuwanda.

Unhappymeal: /Un – hap – pee – me – ul/ Joseph and David wanted to go for fast food to celebrate their vectory over the stompin eagles. It had been 4 to 2 in the bottom of the ninth and David had hit a flyer out of the park. Boy would a Big Mac and Fries taste good right now!! But nooooo, mom said she was cooking up a real celebration instead. Mom was notorious for her inability to make even the easiest meals palatable. Joseph began to gird his insides in preparation for the assault. “Hey Davie, can you find me the beano, rolaids and pepcid? It looks like we’re in for another unhappy meal tonight”. Etymology: Unhappy (general feeling of distress, unsuitable) + meal (food that is prepared and eaten, food served and eaten at a set time) + happy meal (special fast food meal for kids that they look forward to and enjoy) Created by: mweinmann.

Comments on Unhappymeal:

Nosila, 2008-11-11: 20:55:00
That’s just McSad!

Decocsecrate: /di-kokt-se-crate/ Jenny managed to decocsecrate whatever she cooked no matter how fine the cut of meat was, or how closely she followed the recipe. Etymology: DECOCSECRATE – verb – from DECOCT (to cook, or boil food to extract the flavour) + DESECRATE (to destroy, or violate the sacredness of) Created by: Stevenson0.

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DEFINITION: n., The immense sense of self-satisfaction the one gets from winning a pointless argument. v. tr., To be so addicted to proving yourself right that you argue compulsively, and endlessly, about anything and everything.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Disputin: /disˈpyoōtin/ Victor’s detractors referred to him as Disputin. He seemed to revel in any opportunity to jump in on a debate. Whatever opinion someone expressed, he was all too ready to take up the opposing argument. It didn’t matter how trivial the point, he would hammer his rival into submission. The only thing worse his assault was the gloating that followed. Etymology: dispute (a disagreement, argument, or debate) + Rasputin (Russian monk. He exerted great influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his family during World War I known for his powers of elocution) Created by: artr.

Comments on Disputin:

Mustang, 2008-11-10: 06:55:00
Can’t argue over a dispute about Rasputin….

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:45:00
Very interesting blend

Jabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:01:00
great word

rombus, 2008-11-11: 10:52:00
simple yet so meaningful….

libertybelle, 2008-11-11: 12:28:00
excellent word!! This is one for the dictionary!

Omnibouchelate: /OM-nee-Boo-shoor-Leyt./ Bob said: “I’m sorting things out now, don’t worry; all you need to do is listen and I’ll keep it simple so even you will understand.” But this one sided discussion was far from finished. He spoke on and on, his argurrhea continuing for a further thousand words, ending with “This is the end of the matter, all that need been said, has been said.” He was so addicted to proving himself right that he omnibouchelated compulsively, and endlessly, about anything and everything.
Etymology: OMNI : all, totally, BOUCHE: Fr. mouth; consider embouchure “river mouth, ” from bouche “mouth”, from L. bucca, lit. “cheek & ELATE: to be happy, joyful;feeling of great joy or pride; high spirits, extreme gladness. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Debatabull: /dee-bate-a-bull/ He was so inflated by his need to be confrontational that he would even argue with the cat. Even the time of day was debatabull. Etymology: debatable + bull**** Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Debatabull:

Mustang, 2008-11-10: 06:52:00
Now THAT stinks. But it’s a great verboticism

TJayzz, 2008-11-10: 11:16:00
Excellent!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:44:00
Great word

Spattitude: /spat – te – toode/ What excitement swirled around Rhonda was multiplied by her extreme spattitude. She had a gift for creating arguments just to show that she knew more than everyone else. Even if she was wrong, she asserted herself with a forceful attitude of complete belief in her often incorrect “facts” and would go to any length to try to prove that she was right. Etymology: Spat means to bicker, quarrel or fuss +
attitude means state of mind; disposition or way of thinking or acting Created by: rombus.

Comments on Spattitude:

Nosila, 2008-11-10: 15:30:00
Spaticulous word!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:48:00
Excellent

Jabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:02:00
nice

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