Friday, June 22, 2007

Well Doc, will I ever be young again?

DEFINITION: v. intr. To spend years and years wishing you could be young again, only to discover that it's actually happening, but not exactly as you imagined.

Well Doc, will I ever be young again?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Rejuvenackered: /ree jew ven ack erred/ when he had wished for the body of a much younger man, he had hoped he'd be able to control his dribbling a little better. He was rejuvenackered, he shouldn't have gone to the nightclub in the first place and it was going to take him the best part of what remained of the night to get these damn leather trousers off. Etymology: rejuvenation, knackered. Created by: galwaywegian.

Geriatricks: /jerry-a-triks/ Geriatricks is a miserable joke played on people in the prime of life Etymology: geriatrics + tricks Created by: porsche.

Deagerate: /dee-age-er-ate/ The disease caused his body to deagerate at a rate much quicker than his family had anticipated. Etymology: degenerate + age Created by: Stevenson0.

Poncedelirious: /pons-du-leer-ee-us/ He had hoped the magic potion would make him feel 25 again, but instead he found himself poncedelirious and drooling within an hour. Etymology: PONCE (from Ponce de Leon - the explorer looking for the fountain of youth) + DELIRIOUS (mental state characterized by confusion and agitation) Created by: serendipity9000.

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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Why are you licking your pizza?

DEFINITION: v. tr. To eat in a peculiar or ritualistic manner in an effort to lose weight while consuming more. n. An idiosyncratic method of eating, usually adopted for "health reasons".

Why are you licking your pizza?

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Celeremony: /SEL-uh-ree-moh-nee/ Elena reverently placed the perfectly trimmed stalks into place - a perfect pentagram (5 grams), in preparation for her nightly celeremony. Etymology: celery, ceremony Created by: Alchemist.

Safepecks: /safe-pex/ After failing on both the Fatkins Diet and SlimFat, Louise tried practicing Safepecks, slowly nibbling on small bits of food. Unfortunately, for her, it only meant that it took her two hours to finish off the entire pizza. Etymology: safe sex, peck Created by: purpleartichokes.

Liet: /lie-et/ she only ate fruit flavoured ice cream because she was on a very strict liet Etymology: lie, diet Created by: rikboyee.

Vegebation: /veg-uh-bey-shun/ Vegebation is the peculiar ritual Tiffany practises. She only drinks her food. She juicers all her vegetables and tofu together and drinks her meals to prevent wear and tear on her teeth and reduce facial aging lines from chewing. Vegebation is also part of the 'X-Man' cultasy which proclaims that this activity will reduce the side effects of youthanesia. Etymology: vegetarian + libation; vegebation -n. An idiosyncratic method of eating, usually adopted for "health reasons". Created by: Stevenson0.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Going where no man has gone before.

DEFINITION: n. A pop culture entertainment property, which has transcended itself and become a de facto religion with legions of devotees, prescribed rituals and sacred texts.

Going where no man has gone before.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Predalektion: /pree-dalek-shun/ The predalektion is a cult made up of crazed Dr Who fans who gather once a week in parking lots and bump into each other while saying over and over in stacatto voices "Exterminate" "Exterminate" Etymology: predilection (inclination) + dalek (of Dr. Who fame) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Borganization: /bor-gan-iz-a-shun/ It wasn't long before the Star Trek series went from a simple buycon, content with selling action figures of Spock and Kirk, to a borganization, with a huge cult-like following of devotees. Etymology: borg, organization Created by: purpleartichokes.

Phenomination: /fi-nom-uh-NEY-shuhn/ Fans of science fiction may be divided into countless phenominations. Of these, Trekkies may be divided into several hundred thousand subphenominations. Thus concludes my example paragraph. Etymology: phenomenon + denomination Created by: Clayton.

Fanaticult: /fah-nah-tee-cult/ The Spockonian Fanaticult was the new religion rivaling Christianity in 101 G.T. [Geek Times]. Etymology: fan + fanaticism + cult Created by: ohwtepph.

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Monday, June 18, 2007

It’s about my husband’s new prescription

DEFINITION: n. An unintended consequence of medical or psychological therapy, especially if the therapy is supposed to make you feel "young again".

It's about my husband's new prescription?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Teenmentia: /teen-men-chah/ After a trip to the stud farmacologist and eating two boxes of Wild Oats 'n' Bran, Bob got a wicked case of Teenmentia. His neighbors watched in horror as he chased his poor old wife Alice around the yard while simulataneously crooning the Barry White tune "Let's Get It On." Etymology: teen, dementia Created by: purpleartichokes.

Youthanasia: /yoo-thuh-ney-zee-ast/ Viagra and some other new miracle drugs are a form of youthanasia. With these drugs, young ideas, images and urgings are brought about in an old, incapable body. Etymology: youth + euthanasia Created by: Stevenson0.

Cocoonsequence: /cah-coon-see-kwens/ sure, i had extra vitality, but the appearance of 15 superfluous nipples was an upsetting cocoonsequence Etymology: consequence, cocoon[the movie...with steve guttenberg] Created by: rikboyee.

Slideeffect: /slide-eefekt/ The slideefect to the new medication made Bob wear baggy pants that hung low on his hips and let his underwear show. It gave a whole new meaning to slip slidin away Etymology: slide + side effect Created by: Jabberwocky.

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The gossip around here is worse than high school

DEFINITION: v. tr. To complain and complain about a problem without ever taking action to correct it. n. A complaint about something which you can fix but choose not to.

The gossip around here is awful.

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Grouchpotato: /grouch-po-ta-toe/ David was a grouchpotato. He constantly complained but took no action and wound up with "secretary spread" on his hips. Etymology: couch potato/grouch Created by: toadstool57.

Whinertia: /wine-ER-sha/ Having perfected the fine art of complaining about everything and solving nothing, she could have run for Governor of the state of whinertia -- and won in a landslide. Etymology: whine (and/or whiner) + inertia Created by: Katisms1.

Longwhineded: /long-wine-did/ The head trader was so longwhineded that the constant cacophony he created garnered him the distinction of being known as a whine expert. Etymology: long winded (constant) + whine Created by: Jabberwocky.

Deridleness: /di-RAHYD-l-nis/ Gracie's incessant deridling was symptomatic of her untenable hypocrisycophancy. She was even heard complaining to the boss about the tissues in her own wastebaskPublish Postet. Etymology: deride + idleness Created by: Clayton.

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Friday, June 15, 2007

Jennifer? You've changed your hairstyle! I like it!

DEFINITION: v. tr. To seek approval from your boss by emulating their style, mannerisms or affectations. n. A person who uses such techniques to win favor.

Jennifer? You've changed your hairstyle! I like it!

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Ingratiape: /in-gray-si-aip/ Ms. York was able to photocopy her fundament on "letter" at the office party, while Susan had to switch to "legal", undermining her ongoing efforts to ingratiape herself with her supervisor. Etymology: ingratiate + ape (copy) Created by: administraitor.

Doppelmanager: /dah-puhl-man-a-jer/ All butt-kissing and other adminitraits aside, when Bob showed up sporting the same Rocky and Bullwinkle tie that the boss wore, it was readily apparent that he had become a doppelmanager destined for the Borg room. Simpresarios always wound up as directums. Etymology: doppelganger, manager Created by: purpleartichokes.

Suckcessor: /successor/ Tina is now a consultant on suckcession planning. She has a wealth of experience in career advancement through the judicious use plastic surgery and the less intrusive techniques of mimicry and style adoption. Etymology: suck up to + successor Created by: petaj.

Panderox: /pan-der-ox/ With a vice-president position available, individuals being considered for the position panderox the boss at every possible opportunity. The secretaries have a chart keeping track of who is the biggest panderoxing fool. Etymology: pander + xerox Created by: Stevenson0.

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Why do you always carry that file folder?

DEFINITION: n. A prop (e.g. papers, files or any non-functional equipment) used to create the illusion of busyness. v. tr. To use such a prop to mask inactivity.

Why do you always carry that file folder?

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Slackcessory: /slak-sess-or-ee/ Phil's slackcessory wasn't fooling anyone. The "tech manual" he was toting around was the instruction booklet for his lawn mower. Apparently, he was Fridazed when he took that course on shirkonomics. Etymology: slack (to avoid work), accessory Created by: purpleartichokes.

Industricators: /in-DUST-ri-caters/ Memo To: WOT Team..... From: WOT Team Leader %%%%%%%%%%%% Hi Team, The big boss is coming to visit on Friday. Please make sure that you have a good selection of industricators and suggestoilibles on hand to ensure that she leaves with 'right' impression. We don't want her to think that WOT stands for Waste of Time. ta, oh and please eat this memo before Friday. Etymology: industry + indicator + extricate (could get the lazy staffer an allayoffment, and out of a sticky situation) Created by: petaj.

Evidiligence: /-ˌɛvəˈdɪlədʒɛns-/ While folders and papers make excellent passive evidiligence for someone on the move, a mobile phone or PDA can serve the same purpose even when seated at one's desk, though such tools require an active effort to complete the effect of slackofflage. Etymology: From evidence + diligence Created by: ErWenn.

Phantofiles: /fan-tuh-files/ John had six different coloured sets of phantofiles he alternated at various times of the day to keep 'The Man' off his case and to demonstrate his industriousness and multitasking abilities. "Damn, he's good!" thought his boss. "He's completed three different projects today and it's only noon." John's phantofiles put him in line for a raise. Etymology: phantom + files Created by: Stevenson0.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

When I said that you're a loser, I meant it as a compliment.

DEFINITION: v. tr. to exercise power through the strategic use of personal insults, while pretending to offer encouragement. n. A leader who uses such methods.

When I said that you're a loser, I meant is a compliment.

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Condemnagog: /kun-dem-ah-gog/ At the meeting, we counted six insults proffered by Frank, the condemnagog, including one subtle double-slam on the presenter's mentor. Etymology: condemn, demagog Created by: purpleartichokes.

Mockliment: /-ˈmɑkləˌmɛnt-/ It wasn't the fact that he mocklimented everyone that was so annoying; it was the fact that he seemed to think everyone was too stupid to notice. Etymology: From compliment + mock Created by: ErWenn.

Demeanager: /duh-meen-aj-err/ he liked his job but he couldn't stand his new demeanager Etymology: demean, manager Created by: rikboyee.

Humiliaid: /hyoo-mil-ee-eyd/ Rachel would humiliaid every salesman in the department. She ripped every salesman apart personally then pushed them to exceed last month's sales targets. Etymology: humiliate + aid Created by: Stevenson0.

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I think this is a game of hide and seek.

DEFINITION: n. A momentary feeling of relief mixed with lingering dread, which occurs when your boss marches past the piles of unfinished work on your desk.

I think this is a game of hide and seek.

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Intraypidation: /in-tray-pid-ay-shun/ whenever i became too overwhelmed with intraypidation i would head to the kitchen for a bit of subterfridge Etymology: in tray, intrepid, trepidation Created by: rikboyee.

Allayoffment: /al-ay-off-ment/ A wave of allayoffment passed over him as he narrowly escaped being asked to produce last week's revenue figures. Etymology: allayment (relief) + lay off (as in being fired) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Deskapism: /desk ape isum/ the euphoria of deskapism evaporated when the vp's number lit up his intercom. Etymology: desk, escapism Created by: galwaywegian.

Bossgumps: /BAWS-guhmps / Jeremy got bossgumps every time Mr. Schmidt passed his desk to examine his ever-mounting horriPILEation. (D'oh!) It was getting so he didn't even have a chance to play Dr. Mario anymore. Etymology: boss + goose bumps (sorta) Created by: Clayton.

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Monday, June 11, 2007

Ooopy goopy poopy poo

DEFINITION: n An invented language similar to baby talk, used by pet owners to communicate with their pets. v. tr. To speak to an animal using such a language.

Ooopy goopy poopy poo.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Petois: /pet-twa/ Madeleine took her tiny dog off to Paris in her handbag and spoke to it lovingly in petois to stop it barking on the Metro. It was a curious mix of French and doggy noises. Etymology: pet + patois (non-standard speech/creole) Created by: petaj.

Furnacular: /Fer-nack-yoo-ler/ It takes hard working and determination, almost 7 years in college, and 4 years of trade school to learn the furnacular of pets. Etymology: Fur (the hair of certain animals) + vernacular (language spoken in a specific place) Created by: ziggy41.

Bingolingo: /bing-oh-ling-oh/ There was a farmer who became famous for his bingolingo. They even have a song about him (Ready Purple) There was a farmer had a dog and bingo was his name oh - all together now B-I-N-G-O Etymology: lingo + Bingo (famous dog) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Petsperanto: /pets-puh-RAHN-toh/ Petsperanto became fashionable once again in the 23rd century, but by then it resembled Klingon. Later it would lean more toward bafflegab, just as it always had, but Star Trek was taken a bit more seriously in those halcyon days. Of all the people to reanimate, why'd they pick Shatner? Etymology: pet + Esperanto Created by: Clayton.

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Friday, June 8, 2007

I guess I'll have one more...

DEFINITION: v. tr. To make the same mistake over and over again even though you know it's stupid. n. A compulsively repeated mistake.

I guess I'll have one more...

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Stuplication: /stoop-lih-KAY-shuhn/ By dating each of the seven MacGillicuddy girls, Alex achieved a feat of stuplication that even he didn't think he was capable of Etymology: stupid + duplication Created by: mplsbohemian.

Recidiotism: /re-sid-ee-ot-ism/ The first two times he tried to eat the wax fruit on her dining room table, she thought it was quirky ... but after that she started to suspect it was recidiotism. Etymology: RECID and ISM from RECIDIVISM (repeated or habitual relapse)with IDIOT inserted in the middle Created by: serendipity9000.

Dohpeat: /-ˈdoʊˌpit-/ I knew that I was inclined to miss the freeway exit to our new house, so I made a big point of staying focused so that I wouldn't dohpeat this time. Unfortunately, my resolve led me into a false sense of security, and it wasn't until I turned on the street where we used to live that I realized it had happened again. Etymology: From doh + repeat Created by: ErWenn.

Redodebooboo: /ree-doo-dee-boo-boo/ Like Alice in Blunderland, Bob didn't realize he was about to redodebooboo. I watched in amazment as he once again set the office toaster oven to Burnt Beyond Recognition and walk away. Eh, at least we'd get a few minutes out of the office when the fire alarms went off. Etymology: redo the boo-boo Created by: purpleartichokes.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Aaaaahhhh! AAAAAHHHHHH!

DEFINITION: n. The horrible pain that comes from pulling a band-aid off of hairy skin.

Aaaaahhhh! AAAAAHHHHHH!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Trichotrauma: /trick-o-traw-ma/ It was a cold Halloween and the neighbourhood was filled with the joyful sound of families laughing and enjoying themselves. Suddenly a horrendous screech filled the night and an eerie silence descended on the revellers. Was it a spirit raised from the dead, was it an escaped pet cockatoo, was it Aunty Em practising her singing? No. It was a hairy legged Dad who had banned his children from trick or treating. In revenge his darling children had ripped duct tape from his knee, to see him suffer from trichotrauma. "Faaaaaghlicle" he screamed as the second piece was stripped off. Etymology: tricho (hair) + trauma (injury) Created by: petaj.

Depilatorture: /-dəˈpɪləˌtoɹtʃɝ-/ Perhaps the depilatorture of bandage removal could be lessened somewhat if we hired professional bikini-waxers to do the yank-job for us. Etymology: From depilatory + torture Created by: ErWenn.

Hurtsute: /hurt-soot/ Jane took great pleasure in ripping the plaster off my chest. It hurtsute like hell! Etymology: hurts (painful) + hirsute (hairy) Created by: pinwheel.

Hairrowing: /hair-row-ing/ The ripping off of that bandage was a most hairrowing experience. Etymology: hair + harrow + ing Created by: Stevenson0.

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This is the real me.

DEFINITION: n. A self-image disorder characterized by an inability look at, share, or even recognize pictures of yourself, unless they have been photoshopped to perfection.

This is the real me.

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Retouchiness: /ree-TUHCH-ee-nis/ Constance's retouchiness was out of control. She got busted for using the smudge tool on her passport photo. Etymology: retouch + touchiness Created by: Clayton.

Phonyshopped: /phone y shopped/ The only way she thinks she is beutiful if she is so phonyshopped that she makes barbie look real Etymology: phonyshopped: phony (fake) + photoshopped Created by: hennifer.

Pixosis: /pix-os-is/ Her psychiatrist's treatment of pixosis was to get her, over time, to use older and older versions of Photoshop until she weaned herself of the program. Etymology: pixel + osis Created by: Stevenson0.

Opticaldelusion: /op-tic-al-dell-oo-shun/ Dorie Gray had an opticaldelusion disorder which was very confusing when applying her makeup - she often sported two sets of eyebrowse Etymology: delusion + optical illusion Created by: Jabberwocky.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2007

That's cool technology! It's my deodorant.

DEFINITION: v. intr. To obsess over, and fantasize about electronic gadgets even though you can never figure out how they actually work. n. A beautiful but useless gadget.

That's cool technology! It's my deodorant.

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Gizmotional: /giz-mo-shun-uhl/ Bob became gizmotional and overwhelmed with gadgeglee upon opening his new 10-in-one remote control, until he realized the only button he recognized was "On". Etymology: gizmo, emotional Created by: purpleartichokes.

Gearoused: /geer-OWzed/ Despite her Luddite leanings, she became increasingly gearoused with every page turn of her Hammacher Schlemmer catalogue. Etymology: gear + aroused Created by: Katisms1.

Yabadabadoodad: /ya-ba-da-ba-do-dad/ Fred kept tripping over his big flat feet every time he encountered a new yabadabadoodad. Etymology: doodad + yabadabadoo Created by: Jabberwocky.

Gizbo: /giz-bo/ His latest gizbo was a beautiful oak stand with a built in light to hold and display his pet rock. Etymology: gizmo + bimbo Created by: Stevenson0.

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Monday, June 4, 2007

Honey! Who's this? Oh! A facebook friend.

DEFINITION: A predictable but unmanageable emotional response, which occurs when a person discovers that their lover is cheating.

Honey! Who's this? Oh! A facebook friend.

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Killherinstinct: /kill-hur-in-stinkt/ Seeing them together for the first time, she was overcome with killherinstinct. Fortunately, she easily got herself under control, as she had another hot date lined up for the evening. Etymology: killer instinct, her Created by: purpleartichokes.

Monogocidal: /Mon-AWG-oh-side-ull/ On hearing news of his infidelity, her immediate response was swift and monogocidal. Etymology: Monogomy + homocide: The murder of a monogomous relationship. Created by: Katisms1.

Woebegonorrhea: /woe-begone-or-ea/ He felt an intense wave of woebegonorrhea when he discovered his girlfriend was cheating on him and just as he was about to tell her about the test results from the clinic Etymology: woebegone + gonorrhea Created by: Jabberwocky.

Desoulashun: /des-sohl-a-shun/ When he caught Jenny with Robbie, complete and utter desoulashun overtook him. Etymology: desolation + soulmate + shun Created by: Stevenson0.

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Friday, June 1, 2007

Oh please stay! And don't worry about Robbie.

DEFINITION: The sense of discomfort created when "a couple" says you are wePublish Postlcome to stay, even though their behavior suggests that you are getting in the way.

Oh please stay! And don't worry about Robbie.

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Threedundancy: /three-dun-dans-ee/ He felt an acute sense of threedundancy when his hosts both nodded off at the table just before dessert Etymology: three + redundancy Created by: Jabberwocky.

Matecrasher: /mate-crash-er/ When Mindy and Robbie started making out on the living room couch after dinner, Ellen felt like a matecrasher and not the guest of the evening. Etymology: mate + gatecrasher Created by: Stevenson0.

Prolingsion: /Pro + Ling + shun/ Jenny & Pete really need to "get a room" because I'm sick of them and their prolingsion! Etymology: Pro (meaning pro as in positive) + ling (linger) + sion (intrusion) Created by: guesser.

Threesquirm: /three-skworm/ Shelly was tired of being the gooseberry, but she truly suffered from threesquirm and dispair, when her friends coupled brazenly in front of her. Etymology: threesome (a trio) + squirm (react with discomfort) Created by: petaj.

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

I guess it's really over...

DEFINITION: v. intr. To frustrate oneself by sending emails to someone who cannot receive them, especially when "over quota". n. An emotional response to bounced-back email.

I guess it's really over...

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Emailaise: /ee-ma-LEYZ/ Jenna's emailaise was becoming unbearable. If they didn't want to give her the job, why did they give her a second interview and make her take the stupid Excel test? Etymology: email + malaise Created by: Clayton.

Sendsitive: /send-sah-tiv/ staring at the growing list of rejected emails, with my lip quivering uncontrollably, i realised i was becoming far to sendsitive Etymology: send, sensitive Created by: rikboyee.

Emobilized: /ee-mow-bill-eyesd/ Jill was completely emobilized by her empty inbox. All of her heartfelt notes were flying around in cyberspace, rejected. Etymology: email + immobilize + emotion Created by: Jabberwocky.

Ebound: /e-bound/ Her emails to Jordan were ebounded immediately with the message "Delivery Notification - Failure". She was sure it was deliberate and that she was on the ebound. Etymology: e + rebound Created by: Stevenson0.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Of course I'm twenty-one!

DEFINITION: v. intr. To lie about your age. n. A misrepresentation about your age, usually presented because you want to appear younger or older.

Of course I'm twenty-one!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Exagerate: /eggs-ayj-err-ayt/ to get into the nightclub she was forced to exagerate Etymology: age, exaggerate Created by: rikboyee.

Manipulage: /ma-nip-ul-age/ Ah, c'mon, let me in! A bit of manipulaging has never done anyone any harm. Etymology: manipulate+age Created by: w5lf9s.

Misagery: /mis-age-er-ee/ Misagery is a common practice among first year college and university students using fake I.D.'s to gain access to bars near the campus. Etymology: mis + age + ry Created by: Stevenson0.

Embellage: /Em - bell - age/ You are so guilty of embellage! There is no way you are the same person pictured on this Drivers License! Etymology: Embellish + Age Created by: guesser.

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Aren't you supposed to use a scoop?

DEFINITION: n. The euphoria felt when sticking one's hand surreptitiously into a barrelful of rice, peas, or other legumes.

Aren't you supposed to use a scoop?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Paradrice: /para-dryce/ Slipping off to the market near work and dipping her fingers into the cool vat of silky rice was nothing short of paradrice. Etymology: paradise + rice Created by: Jabberwocky.

Inpulsation: /in-poll-say-shun/ as the owner of a lentil store, my biggest peeve is with people who come in for some inpulsation and then leave without buying anything Etymology: in,pulse[as in peas,beans etc], sensation, impulse, pulsate, npul, ulsa, satio Created by: rikboyee.

Lentitillation: /len-tit-ill-ay-shun/ Dahlene has been lupining for some lentitillation for soy long that I'm masoor she'll go crazy next time we visit the Indian grocer. Etymology: lentil + titillation Created by: petaj.

Circumpodstasy: /circum-pod-stasy/ Wiggling her hand around deep in the barrel of split peas was a sensation that shifted her mind into the ultimate state of circumpodstacy. Etymology: circum + pod + ecstasy Created by: Stevenson0.

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

A nose bidet? Great...

DEFINITION: v.intr. To pretend to be enthusiastic even when you are not, simply because everyone else is. n. Fake enthusiasm.


A nose bidet? Great...

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Actstatic: /act-stat-ik/ With all the enthusiasm and peersure from his friends, he decided to be actstatic in the silly escapade. Etymology: act + ecstatic Created by: Stevenson0.

Shamthusiasm: /sham-thoo-zee-az-um/ she accepted his unexpected proposal with great shamthusiasm Etymology: sham, enthusiasm Created by: rikboyee.

Simuelate: /sim-you-ee-late/ When the Team Power business strategy was being taught at work, I found it extremely difficult to simuelate; it was just another plan destined for failure. Etymology: simulate, elate Created by: purpleartichokes.

Effortvesce: /eff-ort-vess/ Even though eating olives made him gag he had to effortvesce over their pungent qualities to become a member of the pizza club Etymology: effervesce (gush) + effort Created by: Jabberwocky.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

How did you know what I had for lunch?

DEFINITION: n. The bits of food that get stuck between your teeth, and remain even after you brush.

How did you know what I had for lunch?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Dentritis: /det-tree-eye-tus/ His none use of dental floss lead to dentritis, random food debris trapped between his teeth. Etymology: dental + debris + itis Created by: Stevenson0.

Morselcode: /mor-sell-cohd/ she claimed she was dieting but her morselcode said chocolate Etymology: morsel- small scrap of food code- a mesage that can be interpreted by the few afficinados Created by: suzanne.

Embarrasites: /em-ba-riss-ights/ i turned up to the job interview unaware that my mouth was full of embarrasites Etymology: embarrasing, parasites Created by: rikboyee.

Evidents: /evv i dense/ I could tell from the evidents that ribs were on the canteen lunch menu again this week. Etymology: evidence. dents as in dental. Created by: galwaywegian.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

I'm clean! Clean as a needle!

DEFINITION: The prescribed response of shock and denial that all world-class athletes follow when caught using banned drugs.

I'm clean! Clean as a needle!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Denyitol: /dee-nI-it-ol/ I take two tabs of denyitol and I'm fine Etymology: deny + it+ all Created by: wordmeister.

Jabbergasted: /jab-err-gas-ted/ to suggest that i won that week of verbotomy due to the illegal use of anabolic dictionaroids...i have to tell you that leaves me absolutely jabbergasted Etymology: jab, flabbergasted Created by: rikboyee.

Prescriptstun: /pre-SCRIP-stun/ Derek strode into the pretenssconference mistakenly confident that his prescriptstun would convince the world that he was clean. Etymology: prescription (they always say it was prescribed for the flu) + script (used to rehearse for the press conference) + stun (shock) Created by: petaj.

Aghrasst: /a-grassd/ I'm absolutely aghrasst at the accusations leveled against me by my fellow team mates - just aghrasst I tell you - anabolic dictionaroids (who grassed?) Etymology: aghast + grassed Created by: Jabberwocky.

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Oh dear! Are you thinking of a bad word?

DEFINITION: interj. Used to express disappointment when you realize you've made a stupid mistake.

Oh dear! Are you thinking of a bad word?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Blunderstruck: /blun-der-struk/ looking down at the tube of fungal cream in my hand, then into the mirror at the toothbrush in my mouth, i was suddenly blunderstruck Etymology: blunder, thunderstruck Created by: rikboyee.

Merdededieu: /mared-di-doo/ "Merdededieu" he screamed as the toner cartridge exploded all over his new suit. That's okay he explained to the startled client - I'm just praying. Etymology: merde (shit in French) + mere de dieu (mother of God Created by: Jabberwocky.

Blixit: /b-lick-s-it/ Just one more drop of glue and it is done. Perfect... wait.. did I just glue this upsidedown? Blixit! I am going to have to start over to fix this. Etymology: Starting with 'B' for 'bad'...blix rhymes with fix.. 'it' because many interjections have 'it' added on to the end. Created by: serendipity9000.

Fiduddle: /fi-dud-dle/ When he slammed the hammer against his thumb, a loud angry 'fiduddle' was shouted. Etymology: a loud angry sound made in front of children instead of the 'F' word Created by: Stevenson0.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007

I wish I knew what I'm thinking?

DEFINITION: n. A lost thought; v. intr. To become distracted and lose track of what you were thinking.

I wish I knew what I'm thinking?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Blinkling: /blink-ling/ Several times a day I get an earth shattering blinkling but then in an instant, it's gone Etymology: inkling + blink Created by: Jabberwocky.

Ruminesia: /roo-muh-nee-zhuh/ He was contemplating the most brilliant idea for a new e-company when ruminesia set in and all he could remember was that he really wanted a chocolate ice-cream cone. Etymology: ruminate (think about, ponder) + amnesia Created by: Stevenson0.

Braindrop: /brain-drop/ Um, I forget what I was going to write. Etymology: Braindrops keep falling from my head. And just like the guy whose thoughts are too big for his head, nothing seems to stick.... Created by: petaj.

Thoughtbotomy: /n. thot-bot-oh-mee/ During his presentation, Bob had an unscheduled thoughtbotomy; the slide was before him, yet he couldn't think of a single word to say. Etymology: thought, lobotomy Created by: purpleartichokes.

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Sunday, May 20, 2007

It's for you. Tell them you're busy.

DEFINITION: To instinctively answer your cell phone ring, even when caught in a somewhat compromising position.

It's for you. Tell them you're busy.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Ringstinct: /ring-stinct/ Jill interrupted a passionate kiss as her ringstinct kicked in, fumbling for the phone, she tells her man to hold the thought and they can resume the kiss as soon as she gets off the phone. Etymology: ring/instinct Created by: toadstool57.

Reflexcellegy: /ree-flex-sell-e-gee/ Her reflexcellegy was so finely tuned that she would respond to ringtones under any circumstances, even when scuba diving Etymology: reflex + cell + reflexology (practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Ringdrone: /ring-drohn/ "Yes Master" the ringdrone responded to his cell phone Etymology: ring tone + drone Created by: Stevenson0.

Technobliged: /tĕk'nə-blī-jd'/ despite my incapacitated state, the presence of my fully charged cell phone made me technobliged to answer. What if someone needed help...? I was technobligated, at the very least, to provide some minimal assistance... given my access to communication. Etymology: technology + obligate (To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. etc. etc.) Created by: zrotv.

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Friday, May 18, 2007

What do you mean, you're not coming?

DEFINITION: The moment of awareness when you realize that have you made a huge mistake on a big project, and will have to start all over again, from the very beginning.

What do you mean, you're not coming?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Stunveilment: /stun-vale-ment/ She was in a complete state of shock when she realized the most important element of her dream wedding was missing - her shoes! Etymology: unveilment (revelation) + stun (shock) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Apocalapse: /apok-a-laps/ He was running his best 10k ever when he suddenly realized he wasn't really ahead of the pack but in the wrong race Etymology: apocalypse + lapse Created by: Stevenson0.

Inshite: /inch eyet/ her sudden burst of inshite was extremely painful to her, as was her mother's dose of itoldusoitis which came at almost exactly the same time. Etymology: insight, in shite! Created by: galwaywegian.

Eslipphany: /ee-slip-fanny/ It was a major eslipphany when the fax machine ate the document that he was supposed to be scanning Etymology: epiphany + slip Created by: porsche.

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Are you just browsing?

DEFINITION: An overbearing or pushy salesperson who makes you want to leave a store rather than look around and buy something.

Are you just browsing?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Commissionary: /com-mission-ary/ David is a blood thirsty commissionary, attacking any unsuspecting customer that might stroll into his section at the electonics store. His tactics are ruthless, just to make the "sale" and get the commission. Etymology: commission/missionary, as in propagator of religion or a relentless soldier Created by: toadstool57.

Peddlerpushers: /ped-lur-push-urs/ Our local video store is full of peddlerpushers who sneak up behind you when you're deep in thought and then shadow you relentlessly as you peruse the movie selection Etymology: peddler + pusher + pedal pushers Created by: Jabberwocky.

Floorstalker: /floor-stalk-er/ Commissioned salespeople are licensed floorstalkers who creep me out of the store. Etymology: floorwalker + stalker Created by: Stevenson0.

Shopcreeper: /Shawp-kreep-err/ That shopcreeper was pushing me way too much. I grabbed that stupid block of cheese he was trying to sell me and shoved it right in his mouth. He now sells basketballs because he knows no one can stuff those in his mouth... I proved him wrong. Etymology: Shopkeeper (owner of a shop that sells goods) + creep (an annoying and detestable person) Created by: ziggy41.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Is this shrink wrapping a new security feature?

DEFINITION: To injure oneself physically, or to be reduced to a state of mental incapacity, when attempting to open shrink-wrapped CDs, DVDs or software.

Is this shrink wrapping a new security feature?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Attackaging: /uh-tack-uh-jing/ "The damn attackaging cut me!" Etymology: attack + packaging Created by: iwasatripwire.

Incapackitate: /in-kuh-PAK-i-teyt/ After trying to break the seal on his new pen drive for almost an hour, John was utterly incapackitated; almost to the point of inconsolable dissatispacktion. Etymology: incapacitate + package Created by: Clayton.

Cellopain: /-ˈsɛləˌpeɪn-/ It almost seems that as technology gets more advanced and everything else becomes better designed, packaging produces more cellopain, not less. Etymology: from cellophane + pain Created by: ErWenn.

Autodiscomutilate: /aw-to-dis-co-MU-ti-late/ He autodiscomutilated with the newest Windows Vista. Etymology: auto = self disco = any type of discs (CDs, DVDs, VCDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) mutilate = mutilation of both the physical self and the mental self Created by: duchessella.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

I'll hide these Alligator Pumps with the Crocs

DEFINITION: To find something you really want in a shop, but then, since you cannot buy it immediately, to hide it so that no one else will get it.


I'll hide these Alligator Pumps with the Crocs

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Dresspionage: /dress-pee-on-aj/ Sally was so desperate to buy the last prom dress in her size that she had to use a little dresspionage and hide it under some pilate's balls until she could come back and purchase it. Etymology: espionage + dress Created by: Jabberwocky.

Stashandcarry: /stash-and-kare-ee/ Wendy was an expert at stashandcarry, so much so that she could not find that great shirt she secreted away amongst the fishing tackle. Etymology: cash-and-carry, stash Created by: purpleartichokes.

Consumouflage: /consumouflage/ I perfectly consumouflaged that secret-super-comic behind those nobody-wants-them-anyway-comics. Etymology: consume + camouflage = consumouflage. Created by: jonobo.

Sabostash: /saa-bow-stash/ Caroline knew Jill had been eyeing the size 9 dress as well, so she sabostashed it in with the men's suits. Etymology: Sabotage + stash To sabotage someone else's buying opportunity by stashing an item until you can purchase it Created by: speechie.

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Sunday, May 13, 2007

My mother is a washing machine

DEFINITION: The sacrifice a mother makes when she gives everything to her children, including life itself, and then simply lets them go.

My mother is a washing machine

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Emomcipate: /i-mom-suh--peyt/ After nine months of eating all the right foods,countless nights of discomfort and no drugs , or alcohol, she was ready to emomcipate her child. Etymology: mom + emancipate Created by: Stevenson0.

Mudderlode: /mud-ur-lowd/ Breastfeeding five children over a span of eighteen years demonstates a mudderlode of motherly love. Etymology: mother lode + udder Created by: Jabberwocky.

Matrifice: /mae-treh-fice/ from kindergarten through medical school Elliott's mother paid for everything and even baked cookies; it was the ultimate matrifice. Now he couldn't even find the time to call her once a week Etymology: mater (prefix for all things having to do with mom) + sacrifice Created by: benjamin.

Mamartyrdom: /-məˈmɑːɹtɚˌdʌm-/ A rose and a card once a year easily make up for her mamartyrdom.* Etymology: From mama + martyrdom Created by: ErWenn.

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Friday, May 11, 2007

Ahhh! My hair! Don't let them see me like this!

DEFINITION: To remain calm, steadfast and ploddingly systematic in the midst of a huge freaking disaster.

Ahhh! My hair! Don't let them see me like this!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Fiascool: /fee-as-cool/ The caterers were running late, the flowers were wilting, the groom was still running around naked after his stag night and I was struggling to get into my dress. It was all a horrible mess but throughout it all James, the best man, was totally fiascool. Etymology: fiasco + cool Created by: pinwheel.

Zencompetent: /rhymes with "incompetent"/ Sarah zencompetantly rounded up the 73 monkeys that had escaped from their cages; not a single one was injured, and Sarah avoided all of the flug poop. Etymology: zen (calm, state of peace) + competent (competent) Created by: benjamin.

Ablomb: /uh-BLAHM/ Alex faced his simultaneous flu, audit, firing, and computer crash with ablomb. Etymology: aplomb in the face of a bomb Created by: mplsbohemian.

Androitude: /AHN - droi - tyood/ No, it wasn't the crashing of a plane infested with snakes or the holdup of the diner that made Samuel L. Jackson's girlfriend go ballistic and frantically screaming for help... it was actually his androitude. Etymology: android (a systematic cyberhuman; we all know how freakishly organized C-3PO was) + attitude (disposition) Created by: ohwtepph.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Look at that big smile!

DEFINITION: To have difficulty recognizing, and correctly interpreting, human facial expressions.

Look at that big smile!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Misguise: /miss-guys/ He would always misguise the apprehensive looks on co-workers faces and consequently talk to his boss when it was an inappropriate time Etymology: miss + guise Created by: Jabberwocky.

Kissermisser: /kiss-er-miss-er/ He confused a smirk for a scowl, fear for friendliness, a grin for a grimace. He was a socially inept kissermisser. Etymology: kisser + miss Created by: Stevenson0.

Misinterpotato: /miss-in-tur-pah-tay-toe/ My boss is one of those people who has a permanent grin affixed to his face, which is why I always find myself in hot water for committing misinterpotato. Etymology: misinterpret, potato (slang for head), Mr. Potato Head (a toy with easily discernable facial expressions) Created by: purpleartichokes.

Bemuggled: /bee-mug-uld/ Jill was bemuggled by Dave's smile. Was he laughing with her, or at her? Etymology: befuddled, mug Created by: toadstool57.

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Yeah, I do have a lot of online friends.

DEFINITION: To be so immersed in a virtual world that you forget about your responsibilities to the physical world -- like your job, your family, or even feeding and washing yourself.

Yeah, I do have a lot of online friends.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Gonline: /gone-line/ James realized that he was going to have to wash his own socks because Judy was gonline again. Etymology: gone (as in not here) + on-line Created by: pinwheel.

Avatarded: /Ahv-ah-tar-ded/ His aparment was a wreck - food strewn about the floor in a semi-intelligent arc tracing from the door to the computer. And the place REEKED. Johan wondered if Mike could be... avatarded. Etymology: Avatar + retarded Created by: verysimplegame.

E mersed: /E-mersed/ She is totally E-mersed within her own little world from her home to any 'Hot Spot' cafe. Etymology: E (electronic) + immersed Created by: Stevenson0.

Hypnetized: /hip-net-ized/ Bob got hypnetized by Youtube for 8 hours straight. Later, his wife had to use WD40 to peel his butt from the vinyl chair. Etymology: hypnotized, net Created by: purpleartichokes.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Hey, you're copying me!

DEFINITION: To copy and share an idea, thing, or person because you think that it's so wonderful that everyone should have one.

Hey, you're copying me!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Philanthroplicate: /-fɪlənˈθɹɑpləˌkeɪt-/ The bootlegger justified selling his camrecorded copy of _Spider-man 3_ by convincing himself that he was just philanthroplicating. Etymology: From philantropy + duplicate Created by: ErWenn.

Repligreat: /Rep-luh-grate/ The rich and somewhat insane old lady had her cat repligreated 3 million times and then frozen, so that when she died they would have a chance to rule the world when they melted... or just create an influx of pets at the pound. Etymology: Replicate (to make an exact copy) + great (something wonderful) Created by: ziggy41.

Copycatalyst: /caw-pee-cat-a-list/ Steve was a confirmed copycatalyst, constantly hogging the scanner Etymology: copy cat + catalyst Created by: porsche.

Plagiarific: /plag-er-if-ick/ Teddy was a plagiarific salesman of the latest and greatest ideas he "borrowed" from the business books on the 'Best Sellers List'. Etymology: plagiarize + terrific Created by: Stevenson0.

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Monday, May 7, 2007

I quit! I'm free!

DEFINITION: A feeling of euphoria which occurs when you finally quit your boring, mind-numbingly dull, and emotionally unrewarding job.

I quit! I'm free!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Funemployment: /fun-ehm-PLOY-ment/ Guess what! I quit Pizza Hut! Let the funemployment begin! Etymology: fun + unemployment Created by: Alchemist.

Resiglation: /res-ig-lay-shun/ John felt resiglation at finally quiting his job so that he could persue that career as a deadbeat like he'd always wanted. Etymology: resignation + elation Created by: jedijawa.

Deliverdance: /dee-liver-dans/ His feeling of deliverdance at quitting his job was so overpowering that he felt like Michael Flatley Etymology: deliverance + riverdance Created by: Jabberwocky.

Exitstasy: /egg-zit-stah-see/ I was filled with extreme exitstasy when I left my boring busboy job to move on to bigger and better things! It was after i quit that i remembered I dropped out of highschool. Etymology: Ecstasy (joyful excitement, great happiness) + exit (to abandon, as in one's job) Created by: ziggy41.

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Thursday, May 3, 2007

Oh! There's a spot! But is it close enough?


DEFINITION:
To drive around in circles in a parking lot, so that you can save time by finding the closest possible space to your final destination.

Oh! There's a spot! But is it close enough?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Vehiciouscircle: /vee-HISH-us-circle/ Gloria's vehiciouscircling enraged everyone else in the car. Her passengers could not convince her that she was just trading off shoe leather for gas. But she was determined to outmanoeuvre the other vehiciouscirclers for the best spot, even if it led to a fender bender. Etymology: vicious circle + vehicle Created by: petaj.

Carouselect: /ker-us-seh-lekt/ To carouselect can prove to be very dangerous if you suffer from vertigo. Sue often spun in circles around her car after she'd found the perfect spot Etymology: carousel (merry go round) + select Created by: Jabberwocky.

Storbit: /store-bit/ I would have been to the mall 4 hours ago, but Mom was stuck in storbit waiting for the perfect spot. Etymology: Store + Orbit Created by: paperhoard.

Cruisepatrol: /cruz-pa-troll/ It is so frustrating going to the grocery store with Mark. Sheesh! I could have milked a cow, gathered the eggs, and fried an omelet by the time he's done cruisepatrolling and storbiting the lot for the closest parking space. Etymology: cruise control, patrol Created by: purpleartichokes.

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Which whisk is hers?

DEFINITION: To carefully shave your facial hair into a style which advertises your political allegiance, sexual orientation, or taste in music.

Which whisk is hers?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Affiliachin: /ah-fill-ee-a-chin/ Matt's gentle manner belied his affiliachin; his shavement screamed he was one of those whackos from Montana. Etymology: affiliation, chin Created by: purpleartichokes.

Libertrim: /lib-er-trim/ When entering the customs line at the airport, we always sought out the official with the most obvious libertrim who would be open to discussions about us helping him to help us. Etymology: libertine + trim Created by: Stevenson0.

Patriotrimism: /patrio-TRIM-ism/ Barney's patriotrimism was a carefully sculpted and dyed flag in his sideburns. Etymology: patriotism + trim Created by: petaj.

Raveshave: /rayve-shayve/ With a clever raveshave and applying glitter, he was able to jump around like a living glow stick Etymology: rave + shave Created by: Jabberwocky.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2007

DEFINITION: To create an illusion of busyness so that your co-workers, and most importantly your boss, never realize that you have absolutely nothing to do.

It's all strategic positioning.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Taskmasker: /task-mass-kur/ Phil was a professional taskmasker; I don't know how he was able to look busy all the time when everyone knew he had absolutely nothing to do. Etymology: taskmaster, mask Created by: purpleartichokes.

Workastallic: /wurk-a-stahl-ik/ Jim was such a workastallic that, while giving the impression that he never let go of a project, he was in fact seriously stalling (and checking out verbotomy on the side) Etymology: workaholic + stall Created by: Jabberwocky.

Exertsham: /exert-sham/ The illusion of working is an age old problem and is also known as walking the dog, a government job, or exertsham. Etymology: exertion + sham Created by: Stevenson0.

Slackofflage: /-ˈslækəˌflɔʒ-/ The key to successful slackofflage is an untidy workspace; if your boss can identify each paper on your desk and window on your computer screen, then you've already lost. Etymology: From "slack off" + "camouflage" Created by: ErWenn.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Quit clicking on me. Use F5!

DEFINITION: Obsessive-compulsive rechecking or "refreshing" of an item (especially a webpage) to see if its status has changed; often leads to repetitive mouse-clicking disorder.



Quit clicking on me. Use F5!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Refretish: /ree fret ish/ he had a serious refretish, especially when he had posted a new word. Etymology: refresh fetish Created by: galwaywegian.

Clixation: /klik - sey - shuhn/ Research shows that verbotomists wearing long-sleeved orange shirts with weird designs on it have a slightly higher tendency of clixation compared to others. Furthermore, verbotomists with much higher tendencies of clixation ... are those who own a mouse. Etymology: click + fixation (an obsession) Created by: ohwtepph.

Addclicktion: /ad-clik-shun/ after 3 hours of compulsive refreshing, he realised he had a serious addclicktion Etymology: addiction, click Created by: rikboyee.

Refreshology: /ree-fresh-all-oh-jee/ Although Purpleartichokes was a follower of Refreshology, at the end of the day, her word garnered 11 points; eschewed by verbotomists like yesterday's meatloaf proffered alongside lobstertail and filet mignon. Etymology: refresh, reflexology Created by: purpleartichokes.

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Monday, April 30, 2007

Yuck! Your dog is trying to kiss me!

DEFINITION: Embarrassing pet behavior; may be perfectly natural for the pet, but often makes humans feel self-conscious or ill at ease.

Yuck! Your dog is trying to kiss me!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Petifoul: /pet-i-fowl/ Fred's dog, Fido, always sniffs, licks and slobbers when he meets people. Fido is a petifoul. Anybody who has been petifouled, hates petifoulers. Etymology: pet + foul Created by: Stevenson0.

Petiquette: /pet-i-ket/ It was a pet peeve of Sue's that every time she encountered Mark and his dog the petiquette involved substantial sniffing and licking Etymology: etiquette + pet Created by: Jabberwocky.

Snuffleupaguest: /snuf-full-up-a-gest/ My future mother-in-law had just walked in the door when much to my chagrin-tintin, my dog, Ernie, decided it was an appropriate moment to stick his nose in her crotch and snuffleupaguest. Etymology: snuffle up a guest, snuffleupagus (A Sesame Street character with a very long nose.) Created by: purpleartichokes.

Peturbed: /pet-turb/ Bob's dog, Spot, can't keep from licking himself in public. Bob gets peturbed although he often thinks it might be a good thing to learn. Etymology: pet/perturb, as in embarrass Created by: toadstool57.

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Friday, April 27, 2007

You must me so hot in those boots.

DEFINITION: Anxiety caused by fear that one's body odor may offend others; often exacerbated when required to remove heavy sweaters, or footwear.

You must me so hot in those boots.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Stangst: /stank-st/ Colin was in a spiral of increasing anxiety. His stangst caused him to never remove an item of clothing, which lead to even more perspiration, causing an even greater stink of body odour and greater levels of stangst. Etymology: stank + angst Created by: petaj.

Stinkytoesis: /stinky-toe-sis/ Barb's acute stinkytoesis caused her to break out in hives whenever she encountered a display of flip flops. She had to order all of her footwear online. Etymology: stinky toes + psychosis Created by: Jabberwocky.

Smelfconcious: /smelf-con-shus/ when i realised i would be expected to take off my shoes i started to feel very smelfconcious Etymology: smell, selfconcious Created by: rikboyee.

Anxietydisodor: /angs-eye-ity-dis-Odor/ After a long day in the sun David had anxietydisoder, sniffing his under arm after taking off each layer of clothing. Etymology: anxiety disorder/ odor Created by: toadstool57.

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

Where did you get all these photos? Of me!! In my bedroom...

DEFINITION: To discover that one of your "just friends" friends maintains a lovingly tended shrine in their bedroom, consisting mostly of compromising photos and/or videos of you.

Where did you get all these photos? Of me!! In my bedroom...

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Flattergasted: /fla-tur-gas-ted/ Jill was flattergasted when she saw the number one video of the day, "Jill Does Dallas." Etymology: flattered, flabbergasted Created by: toadstool57.

Revelationship: /revel-ay-shun-ship/ The revelationship that Jim had feelings for her caused her to hurl all over his new laptop Etymology: revelation + relationship Created by: Jabberwocky.

Stalkportfolio: /stalk-port-foh-lee-oh/ Donny had spent a lot of time assembling his stalkportfolio and just had to share his investment with Jenny. Etymology: stalk + portfolio Created by: Stevenson0.

Disclothesure: /diss-clothes-yure/ When Georgie saw the reliqueery that Bobby had created s/he was shocked at the disclothesure. There s/he was in all his/her naked glory on every wall of the room. Etymology: disclosure + clothes Created by: petaj.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Wow! My brainwaves are melting cheese!

DEFINITION: To pace, stare or drool in front of your stove or microwave, in an effort to use sheer willpower to make your food cook faster.


Wow! My brainwaves are melting cheese!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Cerebroil: /sare-ee-broil/ Jim prefers his steak done Pompeii style, whereas I like it rare. I always used to have problems getting the timing right but now I just cerebroil his so they are both done at the same time. Etymology: cerebral (of the brain) + broil (to cook by direct heat Created by: pinwheel.

Mindcrowave: /mynd-crow-wayv/ when she walked into the kitchen she found Allan standing in front of the oven, desperately trying to mindcrowave the osso buco in time for dinner Etymology: mind, microwave Created by: rikboyee.

Dishfullthinking: /dish-ful-think-ing/ With only minutes left before his guests arrived he resorted to dishfullthinking to cook the frozen lasagne in time for dinner Etymology: wishfull thinking + dish (as in dish up food/cook)+ dishfull as in full dish Created by: Jabberwocky.

Telekitchenesis: /telly-KITCH-en-e-sis/ Uri, if you really must use your telekitchenesis skills at least put them to good use. Save us some electricity instead of just bending spoons and forks. Etymology: telekinesis + kitchen Created by: petaj.

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Do you really get paid to insult people?

DEFINITION: A person who insults people for a living.

Do you really get paid to insult people?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Indignatary: /in-dig-nuh-tair-ee/ Sue is a professional indignatary, seizing every opportunity to publically insult people. Etymology: indignant, dignitary Created by: purpleartichokes.

Insultant: /in-sult-ant/ "I have spent many years honing my insulting skills, so your suggestion that I'm ripping you off is, well, it's an insult, an apersion, an impertinence." And so ended another negotiation over the extortionate insultant fee. "And you smell like bag of rotten mussels", she yelled as she left the building. "Quite clearly she is excellent at her job, let's get her back next time." Etymology: consultant + insult Created by: petaj.

Scornstar: /scorn-star/ Because he was a popular scornstar, he attracted masochists Etymology: porn star + scorn Created by: porsche.

Belligerist: /-bəˈlɪdʒəˌɹɪst-/ "You vacuous, toffee-nosed, malodorous pervert!" shouted the belligerist at the unexpecting man who had just purchased an argument and accidentally wandered into the wrong room. Etymology: From belligerent + -ist Created by: ErWenn.

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OMIGOD! Prada is on sale at Wal-Mart!

DEFINITION: A place, or a moment, where all the different kinds of truths fit together, and where there are many different ways to be absolutely right about everything.

OMIGOD! Prada is on sale at Wal-Mart!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Kismesh: /kiss-mesh/ I knew it was kismesh when the toast fell on the floor butter side up. Etymology: kismet (destiny) + mesh (coming together) Created by: pinwheel.

Chronosynclastic infundibulum: /chro-no-sin-kla-stik in-fun-di-bu-lum/ You might think it would be nice to go to a chronosynclastic infundibulum and see all the different ways to be absolutely right, but it is a very dangerous thing to do. Etymology: Created by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., for The Sirens of Titan, published in 1959. Created by: vonnegut.

Pointofviewtopia: /poiynt-ov-vyew-toe-pee-ah/ for the first time ever, our family get together had not disentegrated into a slanging match, and everyone left feeling amiable....it was as if we had been in some sort of pointofviewtopia Etymology: point of view, utopia Created by: rikboyee.

Coincidyll: /co-ince-i-dill/ The coinicidyll immediately preceded the big bang. Etymology: coincide + idyll + ideal Created by: petaj.

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Saturday, April 21, 2007

When I was your age, all I had was a lead pencil and a wooden brain!

DEFINITION: A person who, using an example from their own life, steers people away from a line of speculation by reducing it to an absurdity.

When I was your age, all I had was a lead pencil and a wooden brain!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Tangentvangelist: /tan-jent-van-jel-ist/ My sixth grade teacher was a tangentvangelist who answered every question with a reference to the black plague Etymology: tangent + evangelist Created by: porsche.

Anecdontalist: /an-eck-dohn-tul-ist/ for every hair brained sceme i came up with, grandpa had a story that would convince me to forget about it...he was a master anecdontalist Etymology: anecdote, don't Created by: rikboyee.

Anecdadalist: /an-ec-da-da-list/ "When I was younger I only had one pair of pants. They were purple plaid flares and all the other kids made fun of me. And when you bring up the subject of pants, I think of that and then I get all worried that I'm still just the kid with the proverbial purple plaid flares and you're such an angel of miraculous beauty. I'm going to go lay down now because I'm upset. I don't think I can go out to dinner tonight until I feel validated as a man again... you know... sexually." She sighed, realizing she should have known better than to ask Jim, the master anecdadalist, if she looked fat in these pants. Etymology: anecdotalist + Dada (an art movement that used nonsense to challenge ideas and concepts) Created by: playdohheart.

Fishstorian: /fish-stor-ee-un/ My dad, the dontor, was a great fishstorian, luring me away from any prospect by telling tales of "back in the day" when he chose that option. Etymology: fish story, historian Created by: toadstool57.

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