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DEFINITION: v., To counsel patience and caution when it comes to romantic endeavors. n., An unexpected or unwanted chaperon who has a special knack for "putting ice on it" when people get the "hots".
Verboticisms
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Amoranchor
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.
Libidobstruct
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: leh-BEE-dobe-strukt
Sentence: The Doberman that Harriet's dad had trained to become loudly aggressive to libidobstruct Norman when it became apparent that he was making any effort to come on to or move too close to Harriet proved to be a very effective, leaving Norman intimidated and frustrated.
Etymology: Blend of 'libido' (sexual instinct or sexual drive) and 'obstruct' (to interrupt, hinder, or oppose the passage, progress, course, etc., of)
Erotiblocker
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation: Ear-rot-tee-blah-ker
Sentence: Things were heating up between Jeff and Jane, and they both wanted each other badly. As soon as Jeff began to make his move, in comes Jane's German Sheppard Kibbles, who was a staunch erotiblocker. No one was going to steal Jane's affection from Kibbles!
Etymology: Combination of "Erotic": Strongly marked or affected by sexual desire; and "Blocker": To hinder the passage, progress or accomplishment of by or as if by interposing an obstruction.
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COMMENTS:
good one - OZZIEBOB, 2008-12-07: 04:49:00
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Reppotsul
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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Nookieknacker
Created by: CanadianAndyCapp
Pronunciation: Noo-kee-nakk-er
Sentence: In the most famous song fom his gander bag, Rambling Syd Rumpo, tells the tragic story of the demise of the West Country's last professional chaperone and chastity belt maker in the " Ballad of the Woggler's Nookieknacker." A song particularly popular with sailors tethering their nadgers or going round the Horn(e)
Etymology: Nookie - Pertaining to erotic gratification. / Knacker - To deny or prevent
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COMMENTS:
Clicks across the tongue. Nice alliteration! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:10:00
I like it — captures the definition and it's fun to say, or call someone as a nickname. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:19:00
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Thatsnomore
Created by: Nuwanda
Pronunciation: that's no moray
Sentence: When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...that's amore. When your dad barges in while you're engaging in sin...thatsnomore. When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine...that's amore. When your roommate says "Hi! Oh, you're not the same guy!"...thatsnomore
Etymology: A slight tweaking of the Tony Bennett classic song.
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COMMENTS:
Big hit here ... big as the song! If I were a teacher, I'd give it a Four A ! - silveryaspen, 2008-12-05: 15:10:00
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Disscurragemeant
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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Crankypanky
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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Maidenfence
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdṇˌfɛns/
Sentence: Even though her parents were out of town, her obnoxious nudgwink of a little brother kept making lewd comments every time I even looked at her, and that was enough of a maidenfence to keep me from even thinking about any hanky-panky.
Etymology: from maiden(head) + fence. Kinda looks like it has "defense" in there too.
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COMMENTS:
K/nightly sword play! (fencing) Evokes the romaticism of a past age of chivalry. Very nice verbot! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:09:00
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Loveguard
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: luv-gard
Sentence: Alex didn't dare touch Angie, he knew her dad was being a loveguard.
Etymology: love and guard
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COMMENTS:
Old Guard around the queen! Evokes romaticism and chivalry, delightfully. Strong verbot! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:36:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
Dougalistic - 2008-02-13: 04:38:00
Great verbinition freakystyley!
dalmero8 - 2008-02-13: 17:29:00
pretty sick i have to say
galwaywegian - 2008-12-05: 07:21:00
Is this a new one? hurrah!
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
Petrikreink - 2019-05-05: 10:43:00
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