Verboticisms

Created by: Tigger

Pronunciation: /LUST-bus-ter/

Sentence: Nothing could spoil the mood like Andrea's dog, Fang. Like a true 'lustbuster' he had an uncanny ability to sense a sexual advance coming on — Todd didn't even have to make a move toward her — all he had to do was just think about putting an arm around Andrea, and the flea-bitten cur would lift his head and start snarling at him.

Etymology: lust - intense sexual desire or appetite (Old Norse, lyst "desire") + buster - a person who breaks up something (Origin: 1825–35, Americanism; bust & -er)

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COMMENTS:

lol! Excellent choice of words Tigger. :) - Dougalistic, 2008-02-13: 04:40:00

Simple but effective. - ErWenn, 2008-02-13: 10:13:00

Haven't we seen this before for a different definition? It's so good, twice is nice! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:04:00

Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 17:06:00

Doggone, Todd! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 19:36:00

I didn't recall it being used here before silveryaspen, but if it was I apologize. I was thinking of rhyming the word 'lust' and 'bust' and thought it kinda sounded like 'dustbuster'. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:30:00

Apologies to Stevenson0 — he submitted 'Lustbust' for a similar definition in January. It must've been stuck in the back of my head... it was such a good word. - Tigger, 2008-02-21: 02:20:00

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: krankee pankee

Sentence: At the first hint of a randy embrace, Assault Peter, the fully-trained crankypanky hound, formed a snarling canine wedge between Paula and Simon.

Etymology: cranky (annoyed) & hanky panky (intention to take advantage)

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COMMENTS:

I actually laughed out loud at this verboticism!!! Very good!! - Dougalistic, 2008-02-13: 04:42:00

Simply rhymes are great any times! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 12:58:00

Would be better if Assault Peter were trained to chase rabbits in the Cranky-hutch! Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 16:55:00

I love the 'American Idol' theme of your sentence — very apropos. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:44:00

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Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: diss/cur/rage/ment

Sentence: Disscurragemeant took on a whole different meaning when Phil nearly lost three fingers in an attempt to cuddle up closer.

Etymology: diss + cur (dog) + rage + meant (intended)

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COMMENTS:

Stunned by the way you take one word and tweak it with a letter, or a few, and have a great verbotomy to fit the definition. Today's is Exceptional. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-05: 15:15:00

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Created by: DeltaRho2K

Pronunciation: Ree-pot'-sul

Sentence: Nothing helps me with my goal of abstinence before marriage as well as my personal reppotsul, who, while on a date, got my boyfriend thinking about his grandmother, open-heart surgery, and football.

Etymology: A reversed, apostrophe-less contraction of the words Lust and Stopper.

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COMMENTS:

First reverse verboticism I've seen! Kudos for daring to try something new! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-14: 13:59:00

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Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: Ee-rodj-uh-NOT

Sentence: It was during "Love In Orbit", the latest spacebuster about two erogenauts with stars in their eyes, that Julie, Bob's daughter, and her boyfriend's romantic amplexations grew stronger. And at the height of their deosculating - but to their impending horror - they failed to see Ted, their contracupiscent chaperone and ever alert erogenot, coming swiftly along the aisle.

Etymology: EROGENOT: blend of Erogenous: amorous,libidinal, arousing sexual desire & NOT. CONTRACUPISCENT: Contra & cupiscent of Concupiscent.) AMPLEXATION:(Embracing)& DEOSCULATE:(Kiss affectionally) both from "Dict Of Endangered English" By Grambs.

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COMMENTS:

terrific - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-05: 12:38:00

Was hoping someone would spin a sentence about 'three is a crowd' and you did it so beautifully showing it still is and always will be. Great words, too. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-05: 15:23:00

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: as salt pee ter

Sentence: Diane's Dad had developed a chaperone for his lovely nubile college daughter. It was their pet pitbull terrier, Fluffy, who was a natural assaultpeter when all the young men came to try and save her from the Martian invaders by surrendering her virginity. That line did not work in 1968 either...

Etymology: Assault (force (someone) to have sex against their will & Saltpeter (urban myth that sodium nitrate was used to curb male libido and therefore was introduced into the food of military and prisoners)

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Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: i-roj-uh-NOT

Sentence: It was during "Love In Orbit", the latest spacebuster about two erogenauts with stars in their eyes, that Julie, Bob's daughter, and her boyfriend's romantic amplexations grew stronger. And at the height of their deosculating - but to their impending horror - they failed to see Ted, their contracupiscent chaperone, and ever alert erogenot, coming swiftly along the aisle.

Etymology: EROGENOT: blend of Erogenous: amorous,libidinal, arousing sexual desire & NOT. CONTRACUPISCENT: Contra & cupiscent of Concupiscent.) AMPLEXATION:(Embracing)& DEOSCULATE:(Kiss affectionally) both from "Dict Of Endangered English" By Grambs.

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COMMENTS:

brilliant! - galwaywegian, 2008-02-13: 06:23:00

Out of this world! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:00:00

great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-13: 13:22:00

How strange, we both must have some "Ted" fixation... Great word! - Banky, 2008-02-13: 14:03:00

Love it Ozzie! - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-13: 19:23:00

Apparently Ted is like a walking cold-shower. Neat word. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:39:00

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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: third - wheel- er

Sentence: Gordon snaked his arm along the back of the lounge and looked longingly into Miranda's eyes. But only for a fleeting second! That amorous feeling had quickly dissipated when the thirdweiler prowled into the room making low growling noises and raising its hackles. The only drooling going on was the dog.

Etymology: third wheel (one who deters the couple's activities - just by being there) + Rottweiler (a breed of dog often used for guard dogs)

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COMMENTS:

The alpha and omega of pun. Thank you :-) - emdeejay, 2008-12-05: 08:19:00

lovely - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-05: 12:40:00

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Created by: LibbyR

Pronunciation: relay-shun-shift-er

Sentence: Sarah is a classic relationshifter. Tell her about your new boyfriend and his amazing sense of humour, and she'll point out his terrible dress sense... and doesn't he still live at home with his mum?

Etymology: relationship (connection of two or more people) + shift (alter, change)

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Created by: kimmarie

Pronunciation: ah-moor-ang-core

Sentence: The sun was setting, her eyes twinkled, the stars were aligned. As he slid closer to her on the coach a shadow appeared on the stairs. Her father, the amoranchor was poised to put an end to his ambitions.

Etymology: amor is Latin for love and anchor from english, meaning the weighing down of a boat so that it stays still and does not sail off into the sunset.

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