Verboticisms

Created by: splendiction

Pronunciation: trans fur ee ENCE

Sentence: She knew better than to answer that phone call from mum before dinner! Mum called again to remind them of the upcoming sale at the grocery store! All the calm in the room after she put the phone down couldn’t quiet her anger, which she immediately transfuryenced onto her unfortunate husband, “Not now! I can’t believe she thinks we need help doing everything! And don’t tell me how to shop for clothes!”

Etymology: From: TRANSFERENCE and FURY - to transfer your fury toward one person to another person.

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COMMENTS:

Absolutely Furabulous - Nosila, 2009-07-04: 01:14:00

Absolutely Furabulous - Nosila, 2009-07-04: 01:14:00

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Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: a/prox/ee/bee/rate

Sentence: When Jim returned from the Director's annual budget meeting he chose the newest member of staff to appoxyberate.

Etymology: a + proxy (substitute) + berate + approximate (close to)

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COMMENTS:

Nice word - I toyed with proxiberate for a while. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-25: 19:33:00

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Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: vic-tim-i-date

Sentence: Sue was known to victimidate anyone who got in the way of her wrath. Whether at work or home she let everyone know that she was definitely the alpha bitch in the pack.

Etymology: victim: a scapegoat-one who suffers for the errors of others; whipping boy + intimidate: frighten into submission; browbeat or bully

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COMMENTS:

wow, I\'ll avoid her! - splendiction, 2009-07-04: 00:13:00

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Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: sahy/koh/port

Sentence: Joe was acutely aware not to confront Jenny for at least twenty-four hours after she had a long, involved and confrontational conversation with her mother. Joe knew that Jenny would psychoport all the negative energy from her mother to him.

Etymology: PSYCHOPORT - VERB - from PSYCHO (a neurotic person, or person afflicted with psychosis) + TRANSPORT (to carry, move, or convey from one place to another, or from PSYCHOLOGICAL + TRANSPORT.

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COMMENTS:

LOL - well done - splendiction, 2009-07-04: 00:12:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: lamblastng

Sentence: Mary is in a position where she must be very careful what she says about or to her bosses. Unfortunately for him, her husband John is far too often the subject of her lambblasting. John now greets Mary at the door with a stiff drink and his iPod earbuds firmly in place.

Etymology: lamb (used as the epitome of meekness, gentleness, or innocence) + blasting (a severe reprimand) a derivative of lambasting

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: rēdirizhən

Sentence: Recipe for Marriage on the Rocks: 1 part menial job. 1 part inconsistent, overbearing, boss, 2 parts whiny, self-centered customers. Mix ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for days. Fold into a large bowl of nowhere to vent frustrations and add a heaping spoonful of redirision. Great for a casual picnic or family gathering. Can be served on divorce paper plates. Serves: No one.

Etymology: redirection (direct something to a new or different place or purpose) + derision (contemptuous ridicule or mockery)

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Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: tranz - fer - gruh - VAY - shun

Sentence: Through transfergravation, Patsy would assert herself with ferocity on unsuspecting innocent friends, thus avoiding confrontation with those she feared who had actually caused her the stress and annoyances she dreaded.

Etymology: Blend of 'transfer' (to convey from one person, place, or situation to another) and 'aggravation' ( A source of continuing, increasing irritation or trouble)

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Created by: d1420

Pronunciation: sey-distsand-bag

Sentence: "Sadistsandbag," Jeremy slurrred while urinating in the stall after watching the recently fired Yankee skipper Billy Martin pummel marshmallow salesman Joseph Cooper at a hotel bar in Minneapolis.

Etymology: Sadist = causing pain or degradation to others. + Sandbag = using your higher skill level in order to gain easy victories over less capable opponents.

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Created by: melodydrama

Pronunciation: sub-fur-siv

Sentence: Judging by the manic gleam in her eye, Bob could tell his grandmother was in a subfursive mood.

Etymology: Sub- below, lesser fury- anger ive-having a tendency to Having a tendency to express anger to someone lesser

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: tag gres shun

Sentence: When Cheetah was angry with her mother, she took her taggression out on her husband,Lionel. The irony was that her mother's calls involved criticising Cheetah's choice of husband and how she nagged him too much.

Etymology: Tag (go after with the intent to catch) & Aggression (a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack; violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked)

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