Tag: Verbotomy

DEFINITION: v. To gasp and go rigid with shock when someone unexpectedly hugs you. n. The gasping sound, and associated rigid body reaction, which a person who is “not comfortable with physical intimacy”, emits when they are unexpectedly hugged.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Shudderhug: /shud-ehr-hug/ Seeing the breach of protocol in the inappropriate touching of a monarch by the new first lady, the Queen and many who saw it experienced a gasping shudderhug in response to such a major no no. Etymology: Blend of ‘shudder’ (react with revulsion) and ‘hug’ (embrace) Created by: Mustang.

Gashrig: /Guh-SHRIG/ When the young man touched her waist she gashriged suddenly and exclaimed, “Get away from me boy! No one ever touches me like that!” Etymology: A combination of the words gasp, shudder and rigid. Created by: mangojo.

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DEFINITION: n. The creative, yet blatantly illegal use of plastic milk crates, and the latent fear of prosecution associated with this alleged crime. v. To create and build home furnishings using stolen milk crates.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Archilactotect: /ark-eh-LAC-to-tekt/ Bert was a first class archilactotect and having unlimited access to serviceable milk crates he kept himself busy designing and creating many useful if somewhat questionable devices and structures. Etymology: Blend of ‘architect’ (the deviser, maker, or creator of anything) and the prefix ‘lacto’ (a combining form meaning “milk,” used in the formation of compound words) Created by: Mustang.

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DEFINITION: n. The colorful array of plastic bags and other debris which blossom on the trees, thanks winter’s whistling winds — and a few careless neighbors. v. To watch your garbage caress the landscape, as it blows in the wind.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Rubbletrouble: /RUB-uhl-trub-uhl/ Once again after a very blustery March, Jim Bob and Daisy May were beset with rubbletrouble and would have to call in professionals to remove all the trash and debris that decorated the soon to be budding trees in their yard. Etymology: Blend of ‘rubble’ (the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up) and ‘trouble’ (difficulty) Created by: Mustang.

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DEFINITION: v. To do something decisive and then immediately start to have doubts, wondering if you did the right thing. n. Second thoughts, or second guesses, about a decision or an action you have made but cannot change.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Deferredlament: /deh-FERD-leh-ment/ Sally Ann had hastily decided to call off her engagement with Mevyn on the grounds of incompatibility when she experienced a major bout of deferredlament, realizing she had been hasty in her assessments, forgetting that life is always a matter of making adjustments. Etymology: Blend of ‘deferred’ (postponed or delayed) and ‘lament’ (to feel, show, or express grief, sorrow, or regret) Created by: Mustang.

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DEFINITION: v. To expire, pass away or kick the bucket while at the office; often occurs when someone is overworked, underpaid, and desperately trying to hang on for a full pension. n. A person who has been suddenly, and permanently, terminated while a work.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Ripfortyfive: /or eye pee for tee fyve/ his acceptance of his ripfortyfive save the company a fortune on a pension Etymology: RIP P45 Created by: galwaywegian.

Myocardialinfraction: /my-oh-card-yal-in-FRACK-shun/ Montgomery committed the ultimate myocardialinfraction by having a fatal heart attack mere weeks before he was to have gained eligibility for a comfortable retirement package. Etymology: Blend of ‘myocardial’ (relating to the tissue of the heart) and ‘infraction’ (breach; violation; infringement) — a word play on the medical term myocardial infarction Created by: Mustang.

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