Vote for the best verboticism.
DEFINITION: v., To facilitate camaraderie among your colleagues by making fun at your boss's expense, only to discover that you-know-who is standing right behind you. n., A professional faux pas made with the best intentions.
Verboticisms
Click on each verboticism to read the sentences created by the Verbotomy writers, and to see your voting options...
You have two votes. Click on the words to read the details, then vote your favorite.
Bossajova
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: BOS-uh-JOV-vuh
Sentence: When Mr Legree's words: "Perhaps your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others!" boomed loudly across the office, Roxie knew that her bossajova would have serious repurcussions.
Etymology: Based on "bossa nova" a carefree dance & music style; boss; & jovial: good humoured, merry , joking.
----------------------------
COMMENTS:
funny! - remistram, 2007-11-23: 09:22:00
very good - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-23: 12:00:00
----------------------------
Crewcify
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: kroō/sə/fī
Sentence: The fact that Nelson's former boss had no discernible sense of humor made it all the worse when he chose to act as jeerleader for his flock of mockingnerds. It turned out to be an act of jobacide as Mr. Seether chose to crewcify the entire pod of pink-slippers with a swift crewcut.
Etymology: crew (a group of people who work closely together) crucify (put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross)
----------------------------
COMMENTS:
you hit the nail on the head with this one - Jabberwocky, 2008-10-21: 12:10:00
WoW! Action-packed sentence, that! Good one, A! - metrohumanx, 2008-10-23: 17:06:00
----------------------------
Bossonono
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: bos so no no
Sentence: Carmen got up on her manager's desk to show off for her colleagues by grinding and gyrating in a frilly dress. It was Friday afternoon and he had gone for the day. Right? Wrong! He came back for his briefcase and to tell her that the white slip she had been flaunting would now be a pink slip.
Etymology: Boss (leader, manager) & Bossa Nova (Brazilian dance, related to the samba) & Oh No No (an utterance of regret)
Exitango
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: exuh-TAN-goe
Sentence: Dancing on the bosses desk and parodying his voice and mannerisms as she cavorted wildly, Lucinda realized too late that she had been doing the exitango.
Etymology: Blend of 'exit' (to leave by being fired) and 'tango' a lively dance
----------------------------
COMMENTS:
The warm-up act most have been the bossanova. Good word. - artr, 2008-10-21: 04:40:00
----------------------------
Jeersighted
Created by: thegoatisbad
Pronunciation: 'jir-'si-ted
Sentence: Kimberly was on a roll. "Oh hi. I'm Zinnia and I can't distinguish brie from camembert," she mused. And although Kimberly did know a lot about cheese, she did not know that Zinnia had entered the break room behind her. "You're right" she said meekly, "but neither can most people." Kimberly was now in the hot seat, and embarrassed that the sound of laughter had left her jeersighted. Kimberly took off her beret.
Etymology: jeer (deride with mocking) + sighted (having sight) play on nearsighted
Bloopervise
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: blu-pur-vise
Sentence: It is not a good idea to bloopervise if your boss's last name is Trump.
Etymology: blooper, supervise, improvise
----------------------------
COMMENTS:
That's it! A blooper aimed at the supervisor...uh...or the Bloopervisor? - Mustang, 2007-11-23: 08:21:00
In my case, a snoopervisor... always asking me personal questions. - purpleartichokes, 2007-11-23: 09:00:00
Classic word -- love it! - Tigger, 2007-11-25: 18:54:00
----------------------------
Springstern
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: spring/sturn
Sentence: She invited serious sprinstern when she made fun of the boss' voice.
Etymology: Bruce Springsteen (the boss) + stern
Toemunching
Created by: contiki
Pronunciation: toe munching
Sentence: I did some major toemunching today when the boss heard me making fun of him! SO embarrassing!
Etymology: To put ones foot in ones own mouth when speaking.
Fundermine
Created by: bzav1
Pronunciation: rhymes with undermine
Sentence: Bob had to resist the temptation of making a smart ass comment during the boss's presentation because he did not wish to fundermine the point she was addressing and receive the glare of his coworker, Sarah.
Etymology: fun + undermine, synonym - fundercut
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang! ~ James
Mustang - 2007-11-23: 02:38:00
What a pleasant surprise to find one of my submissions on display! It's inspiring. :-)
Congratulations Mustang! I am sure your Boss is also quite thrilled. ~ James
Mustang - 2007-11-23: 08:17:00
When I retired 20+ yrs ago I WAS the boss. :-)
Well, you're the still big boss here! ~ James
Jabberwocky - 2007-11-23: 12:12:00
nice save James - I think you just got caught making fun of the boss
Are you trying to fundermine my steambuilding efforts? ~ James
The warm-up act must have been the bossanova.
galwaywegian - 2008-10-21: 08:47:00
extempoorise
galwaywegian - 2008-10-21: 08:47:00
oops
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James