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DEFINITION: n. A person who succeeds not because of their talents, but because they just won't quit. v. To firmly believe in your talents and never give up on your goals, despite the huge obstacles, snide comments, and repeated setbacks.
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Littlengina
Created by: verbherder
Pronunciation: lit-l-en-jahy-nuh
Sentence: The blue-haired woman ringing up Slurpees for the past 38 years at the Gas 'N Sip turned out to be a littlengina. Some publisher bought the novel she was always jawing about, and now it's a best seller in several regions of Portugal.
Etymology: The little engine that could
Persevictor
Created by: stache
Pronunciation: pûr'sə-vĭk'tər
Sentence: Although Harriet looked to be the sure winner in the early stages of the marathon, Tortence, the plodder, would not give up and became the persevictor.
Etymology: persevere, to persist in anything undertaken [Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevērāre, from persevērus, very serious]; victor, One who defeats an adversary; the winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle[Middle English, from Old French victeur, from Latin victor, from victus, past participle of vincere, to conquer].
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COMMENTS:
Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:31:00
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Determaniacal
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: deh-ter-muhn-I-uh-kyl
Sentence: Melody was absolutely determaniacal in pursuit of her singing career, ignoring criticism and negative critiques of her somewhat limited skills and in time managed to secure a job as a backup singer for a budding young artist in the pop music field.
Etymology: blend of determined and maniacal
Determinut
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: dee - TER - muh - nut
Sentence: Ignoring the chiding and other insults about her pursuit of a singing career Marjorie had become absolute determinut and was not about to let anything keep her from reaching her goals.
Etymology: blend of determined and nut
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COMMENTS:
nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 11:46:00
good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:38:00
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Reluctascious
Created by: daniellegeorge
Pronunciation: Re-luk-tay-shus
Sentence: "Dwayne, it's a square peg." "YES! The corners have worn off! It fits now, in this round hole!"
Etymology: reluctant and tenacious
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COMMENTS:
nice blend - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 11:53:00
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Suckcess
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: suk - sess
Sentence: George was a huge suckcess. He was not good with people, pushy, offensive and many times did not get his facts straight. Because he was out in the used car lot six days a week, twelve hours a day, rain or shine; the sheer number of people he dealt with helped assure him of the number one spot for car sales each month.
Etymology: suck (inadequate or objectionable), success
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COMMENTS:
ex'sell'ant ! all around - DrWebsterIII, 2009-06-11: 08:51:00
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Blondfidence
Created by: DrWebsterIII
Pronunciation: bland' fidens
Sentence: It was Stephanie's blondfidence that allowed her to achieve everything, not her genius.
Etymology: blonde + confidence = blondfidence blond (slang. simple minded, foolish confidence (conviction, faith, belief)
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COMMENTS:
Hey! I represent that! - mrskellyscl, 2009-06-11: 07:24:00
I'm a hair stylist & Legally Blonde is one of my favorites - DrWebsterIII, 2009-06-11: 08:48:00
Fierce! - hyperborean, 2009-06-11: 10:52:00
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Obsesstinate
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: ob/sess/stuh/nit
Sentence: Karen's obsesstinate personality drove her supervisors and managers crazy and so she was promoted quickly up the company infrastructure to get rid of her, not because of her business sense, or corporate abilities.
Etymology: some one who is totally obsessed with being obstinate - obsess + obstinate (tenaciously unwilling to yield)
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COMMENTS:
Good one. - Mustang, 2008-05-01: 22:06:00
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Obsesstinate
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: ob/sess/stuh/nit
Sentence: Karen's obsesstinate personality drove her supervisors and managers crazy and so she was promoted quickly up the company infrastructure to get rid of her, not because of her business sense, or corporate abilities.
Etymology: some one who is totally obsessed with being obstinate - obsess (uhb-ses) - to think about something unceasingly, or persistently + obstinate (ob-stuh-nit) - inflexible persistence, or an unyielding attitude
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COMMENTS:
Excellent word! - Mustang, 2009-06-11: 20:50:00
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Nosensequitter
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: no/sens/kwit/tur
Sentence: Sally's philosophy was to aspire to be a nosensequitter who would never give up even if it was an unwarranted conclusion.
Etymology: no sense + quit + non sequitur (illogical conclusion)
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COMMENTS:
Cute word...to fatten the Latin! - Nosila, 2009-06-11: 11:00:00
great! - mweinmann, 2009-06-12: 07:47:00
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Comments:
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Lesson # 4: "Persistence trumps talent". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Today's definition is inspired by Johnny Bunko's Career Lesson # 4: "Persistence trumps talent". See: "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko" by Dan Pink. Thanks Dan! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by johnnybunko. Thank you johnnybunko. ~ James