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DEFINITION: v. To pretend to be enthusiastic even when you are not, simply because everyone else is. n. Fake enthusiasm.
Verboticisms
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Gungfaux
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /gʌŋfoʊ/
Sentence: I'm gungfaux about all my boss's interests, especially his collection of rare fingernail clippings.
Etymology: From "gung ho" + "faux"
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COMMENTS:
I know, I know; this is an adjective, which is neither a verb nor a noun. I just couldn't resist. - ErWenn, 2007-05-25: 02:23:00
Perfect! - Clayton, 2007-05-25: 02:55:00
I really wanted to vote for this, but the wrong part of speech thing prevents me. I'm sorry! Great, though. - BuenoCabra, 2007-05-27: 03:14:00
bit of a gunghoax really, - galwaywegian, 2007-05-28: 06:10:00
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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
Hysteriaction
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: hiss terry akt yun
Sentence: he frequently engaged in hysteriaction, especially when management were around.
Etymology: hysteria action
Simuelate
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: sim-you-ee-late
Sentence: When the Team Power business strategy was being taught at work, I found it extremely difficult to simuelate; it was just another plan destined for failure.
Etymology: simulate, elate
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COMMENTS:
good one purple - I really like the way it sounds - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-25: 06:10:00
apt! incredibly so. wow, really. i think i'm chasing jabberwocky... - jadenguy, 2007-05-25: 10:24:00
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Falsuthiasm
Created by: chrismduenas
Pronunciation: false-ewe-the-as-him
Sentence:
Etymology: false, enthusiasm
Shepedic
Created by: Doribi
Pronunciation:
Sentence: I was very shepedic about the idea of going bungie jumping this weekend
Etymology: Sheep+pathetic
Gleefake
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: glee-fayk
Sentence: Troy gleefaked when Helen revealed her new tattoo at the office.
Etymology: glee (happy) + fake (lie)
Enthusiasham
Created by: ziggy41
Pronunciation: en-thoo-zee-as-zham
Sentence: Everyone but his mother could see hIs enthusiasham as she brought home a neon fuschia wool-knit sweater for him.
Etymology: Enthsusiasm (eager enjoyment) + sham (a fake)
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COMMENTS:
Very well conceived :) - neuroaster, 2007-05-27: 14:17:00
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Shambullient
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: sham-BULE-yent
Sentence: Not wanting to let on that she didn't really understand the fuss about a new fad, Linda put on her best shambullient effort with amazing 'sincerity'.
Etymology: Blend of the words 'sham' (n. something that is not what it purports to be; a spurious imitation; fraud or hoax) and 'ebullient' (adj. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited)
Perfadiousness
Created by: Clayton
Pronunciation: per-FAD-ee-uhs-nis
Sentence: Richard's needy perfadiousness was most evident whenever foreign films were discussed. He kept referring to Kurosawa as "the caterer's crowning achievement."
Etymology: perfidiousness (intentional deceit) + fad (well, we all know what a fad is)
Comments:
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.
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!
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