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