Tag: Creativity

Johnny Bunko uses a tempovashun to pat himself on the back

DEFINITION: v. To temporarily suppress your own need for self-aggrandizement. n. A team member who works very hard to share their responsibilities and workload, but in the end always tries to claim exclusive credit for any work done.

There's no

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Lesson # 3: “It’s not about you”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Tempovashun: /temp-O-VAY-shun/ After counselling in his previous job, Gordon decided that the only way to stay employed was to kudostifle his personal desires and give more recognition to his team mates. Unfortunately, he could only manage a tempovashun and within weeks of starting his new job he had alienated the team by reflecting all their glory on to himself. Etymology: temp (temporary) + ovation (applause) + shun (avoid) Created by: petaj.

Comments on Tempovashun:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-30: 12:21:00
another goodie

OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:33:00
I like it.

Kudosnagger: /COO- doh – snag – uhr/ Mervin was a shameless kudosnagger who always made an effort to create the appearance that he was the creative and driving force behind every innovation and creation of his team. Etymology: Blend of kudos and snagger – one who grabs or takes Created by: Mustang.

Comments on Kudosnagger:

arrrteest, 2008-05-01: 15:59:00
I think this was my favorite word. I used it today at work!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:34:00
Kudo-snagger or kudos-nagger, both sound good to me.

Increditulous: /in-cred-eh-chyo-lus/ Brad liked to work with newbies because they were not savy to his increditulous ways. He would sucker them all into believing they were working towards a common goal, but really he would be lifting himself on the shoulders of others all the while pretending to be genuine. Etymology: in, not + credit,the ascription or acknowledgment of something as due or properly attributable to a person + credulous, willing to believe or trust too readily, esp. without proper or adequate evidence; gullible. Created by: arrrteest.

Comments on Increditulous:

pieceof314, 2008-05-01: 10:17:00
I worked with someone like that. They would be not much more than a cheerleader and then take credit for everything.

Hijaccolade: /HAHY-jak-uh-LEYD/ Bob targetted membership of winning teams like an elite-seeking missile. Determined to sit on the top rung of the ladder of success, he was unashamely prepared to hi-jaccolade himself to fame, fortune and, to arise Sir Robert, through stealing the limelight from others. Etymology: HIJACK: sieze control, take over, to swindle & ACCOLADE: special acknowledgement, expression of approval, an award, honor, laudatory note. Created by: OZZIEBOB.

Comments on Hijaccolade:

petaj, 2008-04-30: 03:26:00
I like this combination

Mustang, 2008-04-30: 06:08:00
Catches the definition very well. Great verbotomism. May be best for the day.

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-30: 12:19:00
very nice

Nosila, 2008-05-01: 01:52:00
good one

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:

https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=you

Be Creative,

James

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

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2008-04-30: 00:01:00

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Lesson # 3: “It’s not about you”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James

Petaj and Arrrteest Tie for First

It was a tie!!! arrrteest and petaj tied for the number one spot in our Johnny Bunko Adventure! Petaj started the week with blooprint for success. But arrrteest created his momentdumb and pursued her like a true perstinator. By midweek it looked like arrrteest was the guaranteed Kudosnagger! But then petaj laid a last minute bewdytrap and caught him! And so we have two winners!

See the final results here:
https://www.verbotomy.com/verbotomists.php?week=2008-04-28

Thanks to Dan Pink and Johnny Bunko for inspiring such wonderful creativity.

And thanks to all our Verbotomists for creating the great words this week!

Be creative,

~ James

Johnny Bunko Jumps Over the Incompetition

DEFINITION: v. To focus on your weaknesses, rather than your strengths. n. A person who is obsessed with their perceived deficiencies, and works hard to ensure that everyone else understands and appreciates their failings.

The boss says I'm fast-tracking...

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Lesson # 2: “Think strengths, not weaknesses”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Incompetitor: /in-COM-pet-it-tah/ Marty’s ambition was to be the incompetitor of the month. So he launched into self-demotion at every opportunity until the entire staff was well aware of his every foible. Etymology: incompetence + competitor Created by: petaj.

Comments on Incompetitor:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-29: 12:19:00
on a roll petaj

petaj, 2008-04-30: 02:59:00
thanks jabber. I though blooprint was pretty good, but had my doubts this would be popular

OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-30: 21:33:00
Nice word.

Misconfidosis: /miss-conf-ih-doh-sis/ Jeff’s misconfidosis could easily be explained by what he had seen around him. Whenever his bosses ever messed up, they ended up getting promoted. Etymology: mis,prefix meaning “bad, wrong” + confident, sure of one’s self + osis, suffix expressing state or condition, in medical terminology denoting “a state of disease” Created by: arrrteest.

Comments on Misconfidosis:

arrrteest, 2008-04-29: 01:05:00
The old addage here is F-up, move up!

Becrutchery: /beek rut shurr eee/ He was a master of becrutchery. His company car park was twice the width of his car. The technical department started his computer five minutes before his arrival. his colleagues did his photocopying rather than spen thje morning pulling crumpled staples out of the works. His father, the chief executive, was responsible for this shlepotism. Etymology: begrudgery, crutch Created by: galwaywegian.

Comments on Becrutchery:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-29: 12:25:00
I think he works here

Nosila, 2008-04-29: 23:15:00
He’s worked in several companies I have…how do they do it???

OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-30: 21:34:00
Good word.

Imperfectshine: /im-purr-fekt-shine/ she reasoned that the world needed some ugly models and she would damn well imperfectshine her way to the top! Etymology: imperfection, shine Created by: rikboyee.

Comments on Imperfectshine:

TJayzz, 2008-04-29: 11:13:00
Well thought out!

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-29: 12:20:00
good for her

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:

https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=weak

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com

the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2008-04-29: 00:01:00

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Lesson # 2: “Think strengths, not weaknesses”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James

Johnny Bunko Rises Above His Momentdumb

DEFINITION: v. To stick to your plan even though you’ve realized it’s dumb n. A stupid plan, especially if it’s a career plan suggested by parents, teachers or guidance counselors who want you to be something that you’re not.

Do you think I should stick to the plan?

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Lesson # 1: “There is no plan”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Momentdumb: /moe-ment-dum/ Jillian had an epiphany about her present course of action, but her momentdumb prevented her from avoiding the train wreck that was approaching. Etymology: momentum, an impelling force or strength + dumb, slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity Created by: arrrteest.

Comments on Momentdumb:

Mustang, 2008-04-28: 21:22:00
Best of the day!

Blooprint: /Blueprint/ It was a triumph of endurance over wit, when Marmaduke graduated from Lion tamer school without making any progress on his fear of felines. But his father had always wanted him to join the family circus and without question Marmaduke stuck to his blooprint. Etymology: blueprint (a plan) + blooper (a mistake) + blue (also a mistake) Created by: petaj.

Comments on Blooprint:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-28: 15:40:00
funny

Mustang, 2008-04-28: 21:21:00
Funny and a great verboticism!

OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:41:00
good one!

Dysmission: /dÄ­s-mÄ­sh’É™n/ It had always been assumed that, as the eldest son, Iggy would go to law school, join his father’s firm and eventually assume the reins as senior partner, but even though his real name was Pontious Albert Poppagopolus III, Iggy knew that, for him, the law school route was a dysmission. Etymology: ‘dys,’ bad, as in dyspepsia, dysentery; mission, an assigned or self-imposed duty or task; calling; vocation. Created by: stache.

Schemaniatic: /sceem-may-neea-tik/ Being diagnosed with a chronic case of vertigo would have been enough to quash the hopes of most tightrope walkers but Tipsy was such a schemaniatic that she was determined to succeed. Etymology: scheme (plan) + mania (obsession) + schematic + tic (behavioral quirk) Created by: Jabberwocky.

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:

https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=plan

Be Creative,

James

www.verbotomy.com

the create-a-word game

Definition Comments:

Verbotomy – 2008-04-28: 00:01:00

Today’s definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko’s Career Secret # 1: “There is no plan”. See: “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko” by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James

Nosila – 2008-04-28: 22:24:00

I can usually get the new word by 10:00 pm MDT, but last night it was late and I eventually had to flake out to get up for work. Hope it’s “on time” tonight!Cheers!

Verbotomy – 2008-04-29: 00:18:00

Yes Nosila, I was working way too late last night. I got stuck between few words, or something like that… but eventually I got it done. Thanks! ~ James

Imutate

DEFINITION: v. To adopt other people’s words, phrases and linguistic stylings, and then try to make them your own by subtlety altering the syntax. n. A borrowed and butchered phrase

Yes we can! Yes she can!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Imutate: /im-myoo-tety/ Politicians often imutate their opponents in a debate to try to get the upper hand and throw off their rival’s sleaze patterns. Etymology: imitate (mimic,impersonate) + mutate (to change, alter as in phonetics to change by umlaut) Created by: Stevenson0.

Comments on Imutate:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-25: 09:22:00
excellent blend

OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-25: 18:39:00
Excellent variation and application of I-mutate with it phonetic, genetic and religion meaning. Ready for immediate inclusion in the dictionary. You have my vote.

Tigger, 2008-04-26: 13:37:00
Excellent!

Vernaculagiarize: /vÉ™r-nāk’yÉ™-lā’jÉ™-rÄ«z’/ Madge could have predicted that when Melvin got off the phone with his Texas Oilman client his speech would be different. “Whatch’yall a fixin’?” he vernaculagiarized. “Dahling, please. Knock it off,” Madge pleaded, as the gefilte fish simmered. “Whah, ah don’t know what’cher tahkin’ abayat,” he responded. For a Jew from Passaic, New Jersey, he sounded decidedly cowboy, all of a sudden. Etymology: ‘Vern,’ off-camera foil of the late spokesperson Jim Varney’s character, Ernest P. Worrell; ‘acula,’ from Dr. Acula, grindcore band from Long Island, NY; ‘Gia,’ after Gia Carangi, top fashion model, late 1970’s; ‘rize,’ var. of rise, to ascend.
Alternately, to plagiarize one’s vernacular. Created by: stache.

Comments on Vernaculagiarize:

Tigger, 2008-04-25: 02:43:00
Poor Earnest. The world still mourns his loss, I’m sure… don’t they?

Mustang, 2008-04-25: 07:25:00
I sprained my tongue just saying vernaculargiarize. It was still fun. Good word.

OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-25: 18:31:00
Joh Bjelke-Petersen, who spoke with a stuttering surfeit of ums and ahs, would have a lot of trouble pronouncing this one. Your comment about the “one-legged well digger” brings to mind another of his favorite quips : “Ah, ah, the problem with you, you, you, is that you got one foot on sticky, sticky paper and ya other on the f-ffence.” Luv your word, blends nicely.

Nosila, 2008-04-25: 22:24:00
Who Knew?? Talk amongst yourselves, I’ll give you a topic. No Big Whoop! “If Russia invaded Turkey from the rear, would Greece help???” Discuss. (From Linda Richman, SNL, “Coffee Talks” skits with Mike Meyer.

petaj, 2008-04-26: 03:17:00
I like verbacusmalliarize. Err was that a vernaculargiarizism?

Snatchphrase: /-snach-freyz-/ The press was up in arms over the latest speech from Sillory Flintskin, for using a catchphrase of her rival, Flack Odrama, and turning it into a snatchphrase by stealing it and slightly rearranging the words. She had changed it from “Change we can believe in” to “We can believe in change.” Etymology: Play on the word ‘Catchphrase’; Snatch – to seize by a sudden or hasty grasp (from Middle Dutch, snacken “to snatch, chatter”) + Phrase – a brief utterance or remark (from Greek, phrazein “to express, tell”) Created by: Tigger.

Comments on Snatchphrase:

Jabberwocky, 2008-04-25: 14:02:00
is Flack Mel’s brother?

Nosila, 2008-04-25: 22:14:00
Cheers, Tigger…this is just the primaries, can we face the rest of it??

TJayzz, 2008-04-28: 04:31:00
Clever!!

Malaproprietaryism: /mala-pro-pry-i-tary-ism/ He was nicknamed the “Butcher of Cavil” because of his inappropriate malaproprietaryisms. Etymology: malapropism (use of a word in mistake dor for one sounding similar) + proprietary (held in private ownership) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Comments on Malaproprietaryism:

Mustang, 2008-04-25: 07:35:00
Shazam! That’s a mouthful. lol

stache, 2008-04-25: 08:12:00
It appears you saw right through the butcher’s rouge.

stache, 2008-04-25: 08:12:00
Sorry, ‘dotes.

OZZIEBOB, 2008-04-25: 18:43:00
OZZIEBOB – 2008-04-25: 18:41:00
Very formal political term. Love ” The Butcher of Cavil.”

To see more verboticisms for this definition go to:

https://www.verbotomy.com/verboticisms.php?jid=syntax

Be Creative,

James

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

Definition Comments:

OZZIEBOB – 2008-04-25: 18:41:00

Very formal political term. Love ” The Butcher of Cavil.”