DEFINITION: v. intr., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Ewwphoria: /-eyoo-for’-ee-uh-/ Lauren’s convincing ewwphoria upon opening the Handy-Ma’am brassiere repair kit that Uncle Frank gave her this year was worthy of an Academy Award nomination. Etymology: Ew – what you feel like saying when you open a gift you dislike (Orig. unknown) + euphoria – a feeling of great happiness; elation (from Greek, euphoros “well-being”) Created by: Tigger.
Comments on Ewwphoria:
OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:13:00
Good word!
Giftwink: /gift-wink/ I learned from my mother at a very early age to giftwink when I received clothes from my grandparents instead of a toy. Since then, my giftwinking is as natural and undetectable as my appreciation for a fine present. Etymology: gift + hoodwink Created by: Stevenson0.
Comments on Giftwink:
OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:19:00
Excellent word.
Giftrionics: /gif-tree-ON-iks/ Despite hours of shoe misery and stressed-out shopping to buy a contraption – which looked like space junk – but was supposed to help improve Bob’s putting, Roxie’s best intentions ended in little more than a staged smile and a few moments of crafted giftrionics. Etymology: Blend of gift & histrionics: A deliberate display of emotion for effect, feigned emotion. Created by: OZZIEBOB.
Comments on Giftrionics:
Tigger, 2007-12-20: 05:00:00
Very clever word, Bob. Do you have one of those contraptions in your closet by chance?Jabberwocky, 2007-12-20: 13:36:00
I know how Roxie feelsOZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:29:00
Not any more TIG. Wisely donated them for sale at grandkid’s school fete.
Feignglorious: /fane-glory-us/ Sally is so feignglorious that she fawns and feints over the most atrocious gifts. Now that she’s older she relies on botox to keep up her surprised smile. Etymology: feign + vainglorious Created by: Jabberwocky.
Comments on Feignglorious:
OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:23:00
Glorious!Tigger, 2007-12-20: 21:22:00
Too funny (botox reference) and a nice blend.
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Definition Comments:
Verbotomy – 2007-12-20: 02:50:00
Today’s definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James