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DEFINITION: v. To pretend to be enthusiastic even when you are not, simply because everyone else is. n. Fake enthusiasm.

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Deliet

Created by: galwaywegian

Pronunciation: dee lyet

Sentence: Her expression was one of pure deliet, right up to the time she clocked him with the le creuset pot he had lovingly selected to mark their 10th anniversary

Etymology: delight, lie

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Newbilation

Created by: lumina

Pronunciation: noo/bil/a/shun

Sentence: It no longer mattered what Oprah "claimed" was on her List of Favorite Things. She could have told the audience they were all "going home with a brand new, yet to be sharpened #2 pencil!" and they would still have been on their feet screaming with newbilation.

Etymology: new: Fresh: original and of a kind not seen before. jubilation: Exultation: a feeling of extreme joy.

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COMMENTS:

metrohumanx Great word! Oprah is disturbingly reptilian. - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:18:00

Good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-29: 08:10:00

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Feignthusiasm

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: fayn thoo zee azim

Sentence: Fay found it hard to get excited about the nose bidet fad. She showed feignthusiasm when all her friends tried it and swore it was the greatest new thing since sliced bread. She thought this new fad was icky. In reality, it was an ancient method used in bygone cultures to rinse out the nose. It was inevitable that this fad would return. In fact, it was predicted to return now by none other than the Great Nostrildamus.

Etymology: Feign (make believe with the intent to deceive;make a pretence of) & Enthusiasm (a lively interest;eagerness;exuberance;a feeling of excitement)

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COMMENTS:

Nostrildamus! Love it! Hey, any relation, Nosie? - Tigger, 2009-12-08: 02:05:00

heh - galwaywegian, 2009-12-08: 13:11:00

Nore like Noseferatu! - Nosila, 2009-12-08: 16:13:00

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Fakusiasm

Created by: swirlygirl

Pronunciation:

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Etymology:

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Ardourfice

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: AHR-durr-fihs

Sentence: Alex's spasmodic glee at the sight of his date's grey dress was merely a work of ardourfice.

Etymology: ardour + artifice

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Concoctikeen

Created by: Maureen

Pronunciation: con coc ti keen

Sentence: Sally was concoctikeen when boyfriend Sam was showing her his stamp collection, but secretly she was bored to tears.

Etymology: concoct - to make up. keen - eager

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Pitchelate

hooterbug

Created by: hooterbug

Pronunciation: pich/ i /láyt

Sentence: Gabby tried hard to Pitchelate her way into the group by agreeing that a nose bidet was awesome, however she hadn't quite mastered the art.

Etymology: Blend of "Pitch" to try to sell or promote something and "Elate" to make somebody very happy and excited

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Fauxbullient

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: Fo - BOOL - yunt

Sentence: Fawn hated to appear to be dumb or to be left out of events so would put forth hear best fauxbullient manner when confronted with a social situation she either didnt understand or approve of.

Etymology: Blend of 'faux' (fake or false) and 'ebullient' (overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited)

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COMMENTS:

metrohumanx Succinct and intuitive! - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:14:00

Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-29: 08:09:00

Cool Word.. - Alicia, 2008-08-04: 12:09:00

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Fauxvor

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: fōvər

Sentence: The announcement from headquarters was met with the fauxvor of of a trip to the dentist for a root canal.

Etymology: faux (artificial or imitation; false) + fervor (intense and passionate feeling)

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Nixuberance

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: niks oob er rans

Sentence: Turning 40 was hard enough for Fred. It was made worse by the fact that his family and friends insisted on giving him a surprise birthday party. It was with great nixuberance he attended a celebration of his lost youth. Making things worse were all the gag gifts...the Ben Gay, the Depends, the hair dye, the phone with the huge numbers, the Polygrip and the nose flushers. He got three of them and he still doesn't know how to use them, other than to water tiny plants.

Etymology: Nix (nothing, zero,none;zip) & Exuberance (overflowing with joyful enthusiasm)

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 01:26:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne! ~ James

purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 12:36:00
James - were you peeking in my bathroom? I actually own a nose hose - a fantastic contraption for allergies! I resent your disspiction! ;-)

Clayton - 2007-05-25: 14:19:00
Speaking of which, did anybody see this nifty "nasal aspirator" mentioned on BoingBoing? http://www.nosefrida.com/

purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 15:16:00
Here's mine. Ain't she a beaut? http://www.hydromedonline.com/hp.html.

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 17:03:00
Hey Purpleartichokes, I am totally gungfaux for netipots! Especially if you have a lot stuff stuck in your nose. ~ James

wordmeister - 2007-05-25: 23:49:00
I want one! James should offer it as a prize!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2008-07-28: 00:02:00
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Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-08: 00:07:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne. ~ James