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DEFINITION: v. To insist on helping someone solve a problem only to make it worse... much worse. n. The satisfaction that comes from knowing you have done your best to help someone, even if it did not turn out as well as expected.
Verboticisms
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Determinedator
Created by: kateinkorea
Pronunciation: de TER minned AE ter
Sentence: My determinedator boyfried lost the files off my computer, wiped clean my back-up drive when he tried to install it and then in a last ditch attempt he took my computer to a nearby repair service to retrieve what he had lost. That was when he had a car accident and pretty much finished off my computer so that nothing could be salvaged.
Etymology: DETERMINED:someone who has made a firm decision to do something TERMINATOR: the name of a movie which was associated with destruction; also someone who terminates TERMINATE: to end something or end the life of something
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COMMENTS:
De Terminator sure is a popular word in the etymologies so far this year - silveryaspen, 2009-02-02: 16:19:00
You'll be Bock! - Nosila, 2009-02-02: 20:07:00
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Shrivelous
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: sshhhhh riv yul us
Sentence: Her attempts to make him feel comfortable about his non-performance by means of a powerpoint presentation may have been chivalrous in her mind, but it was shrivelous in his
Etymology: chivalrous shrivel
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COMMENTS:
"Like a frightened turtle," as Jerry (Seinfeld) says - Jabberwocky, 2009-02-02: 10:39:00
Very creative combo! Great sentence and verbotomy! - silveryaspen, 2009-02-02: 16:21:00
Hilarious! She needs to take him to Viagra Falls! - Nosila, 2009-02-02: 20:04:00
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Helpfool
Created by: lizard
Pronunciation:
Sentence:
Etymology:
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COMMENTS:
Nice word. Give us a sentence. Earn more points. - artr, 2012-01-22: 09:22:00
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Wrecktify
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: rektəfī
Sentence: Wesley can wrecktify almost any situation. He is all-too-ready to jump in where he should never tread. Fix your computer? Sure! The fact that he can't figure out how to reply to an e-mail should be a clue but his eager willingness often fools his victims. Got something that's working poorly? Better start saving for a new one.
Etymology: Wreck (something, esp. a vehicle or building, that has been badly damaged or destroyed) + rectify (put something right; correct)
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COMMENTS:
nice! - galwaywegian, 2009-02-02: 05:04:00
nice blend! - wayoffcenter, 2009-02-02: 06:32:00
sounds familiar - silveryaspen, 2009-02-02: 16:03:00
wonderful word...captures it exactly. - mweinmann, 2009-02-02: 17:14:00
We have a wrecktile dysfunction theme here today! - Nosila, 2009-02-02: 20:05:00
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Muckerupper
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: muk-er-up-er
Sentence: Marvin was the biggest muckerupper when it came to repairing anything electronic.
Etymology: Mucker- One who mucks up: Informal To bungle, damage, or ruin. Upper- To think you have the upper hand and are on top of things.
Smugklutz
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: smuhg-kluhtz
Sentence: As usual, Willie was a smugklutz, seemingly unaware of the huge mess he'd again created in trying to help Amy format her PC and was quite self satisfied with his efforts.
Etymology: Blend of 'smug' (contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority) and 'klutz' (a stupid or foolish person; blockhead)
Lamenaid
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: lāmənād
Sentence: Ralph’s favorite quote is ”When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” Unfortunately, his assistance turns out to be lamenaid. As a youngster, he was asked to resign from the scouts when the little-old-lady he was helping cross the street ended up face down in a mud puddle.
Etymology: lame (unconvincingly feeble) + aid (help, assist, or support) A play on lemonade
Indestructive
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: in-de-struc-tive
Sentence: Jim was indestructive whenever he decided to help his kids with their homework. Eventually, his wife forbade him to speak to them until they were finished.
Etymology: instructive: conveying knowledge, enlightening + destructive: detrimental, causing harm
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by metrohumanx. Thank you metrohumanx. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by metrohumanx. Thank you metrohumanx. ~ James