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DEFINITION: n., The anger and frustration that grows out of an unsatisfying, unfulfilling or unpredictable relationship one has with an electronic device, especially a computer. v. intr., To be trapped in a passive-aggressive, codependency with a computer.
Verboticisms
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Volatronics
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: vol-uh-TRON-iks
Sentence: Jezebel's compriciousness in forgetting to lock the doors on the "Firewalls" led to volatronics between her and Bob. Finally Bob, frustated with her unpredictability, yelled: " Get on that "Trojan horse" you let in, and get out of my life - right now!' Overhearing the heated exchange Roxie interrupted, reminding Bob that, after all, Jezebel was only electronic!
Etymology: Blend of VOLATILE: erratic, sudden changeableness in behavior, Of computers: pertaining to loss of storage when eletrical power is turned off or fails. Electronics: science & technology of electronics phenomena. Compriciousness (computer & capricious)
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COMMENTS:
So Hot! Great word and sentence! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 06:53:00
Entertaining funny sentence! Clever! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 07:02:00
love it! - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-30: 12:16:00
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Technolodged
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: TEK - no - lojd
Sentence: Whilhelmena found herself woefully short of computer skills and knowledge and quickly became technolodged in overwhelming fashion.
Etymology: Mix of technological and lodged (stuck)
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COMMENTS:
Stuck in computer h ..... otel !!! lol. - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 07:01:00
good one! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 23:32:00
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Bitterputer
Created by: logarithm
Pronunciation: bI-tEr-pyu-tEr
Sentence: Judy is fed-up with the constant bitterputer chaos in the office that she has decided to change for a betterputer.
Etymology: Bitter - marked by strong resentment or cynicism. Computer = puter - an electronic device used to store, sort, correlate, and make calculations on data at high speeds. Bitterputer = sour relationship with the computer. Antonym = Betterputer
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COMMENTS:
Nice Mandelbroth of words. - metrohumanx, 2008-11-21: 08:39:00
Hahah... thanx metrohumanx. - logarithm, 2008-11-21: 09:04:00
Hahah... thanx metrohumanx. - logarithm, 2008-11-21: 09:37:00
good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-23: 15:45:00
I thought you'd get that one.... :) - metrohumanx, 2008-11-24: 16:02:00
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Electropsychosis
Created by: kmartinmt
Pronunciation: el-lec-tro-psych-os-is
Sentence: Ellen was afraid she might have the electronic disease, electropsychosis.
Etymology:
Gadgetfrantic
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation:
Sentence: After receiving the "blue screen of death", Sue realized that she was gadgetfrantic.
Etymology:
Macadementia
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: mac/ah/deh/men/shee/ah
Sentence: I was driven into macadementia by my aging mac. It turned from being user friendly into Hal from 2001.
Etymology: mac(computer) + dementia(mental deterioration caused by mac) + macadamia (type of nut)
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COMMENTS:
daisy, daisy, give me your annnswer trrrrue..... - metrohumanx, 2008-11-21: 08:36:00
Fun e-tymology! This pnut of an e-nut is still chuckling over it! - silveryaspen, 2008-11-21: 12:48:00
Good word - TJayzz, 2008-11-21: 13:35:00
All a bit nutty;good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-23: 15:47:00
All a bit nutty;good word - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-23: 15:47:00
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Macadementia
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: mac/ah/dee/men/shia
Sentence: I was driven into macadementia by my aging mac. It turned from being user friendly into Hal from 2001.
Etymology: mac(computer) + dementia(mental deterioration caused by mac) + macadamia (type of nut)
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COMMENTS:
Ah nuts! You cracked me up with this one! Excellent! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 06:45:00
Cracking word!! (pun intended) - Dougalistic, 2008-01-30: 10:17:00
walnut always encouraged acorny comment is almond always appreciated - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-30: 10:45:00
Macadamias: a hard nut to crack! Ps: also known as the Queensland nut, Maroochi nut. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-30: 16:29:00
Aah, Queensland nuts..... I've cracked many in my time using my grandfather's vice under the house, a hammer and a dent in a cement works except when the nut shoots sideways at lightning speed (watch out onlookers!), but I'm set up well these days because I have a nutcracker designed by a Queenslander specially to deal with those tough shells. Super word! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 23:54:00
Ah! Excellent word! Sounds like it could really make it to the DSM-V ! - chaiandallthatjazz, 2008-01-31: 10:47:00
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Codedependence
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: kōddəpendənsē
Sentence: ”I love you. I hate you. I’d like to trash you. I can’t survive without you.” This codedependence is enough to drive Tim crazy. He says he’d like to get away from his e-vices but sleeps with his smart phone clutched tightly in his fist.
Etymology: code (program instructions) + codependence (excessive emotional or psychological reliance)
Terminalrelationship
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: ter min al ree lay shun ship
Sentence: Rose knew that her terminalrelationship with her computer was hopeless...she'd soon have to go on Dr.Phil or Jerry Springer because she couldn't hack it anymore.
Etymology: terminal (computer & near death) & relationship (connectedness to another)
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COMMENTS:
Ah, very funny!! - Tigger, 2008-01-30: 02:43:00
clever! lol! - bananabender, 2008-01-30: 03:35:00
Is there a computer hospice to go to for terminalrelationships? - silveryaspen, 2008-01-30: 06:49:00
excellent - galwaywegian, 2008-01-30: 07:30:00
Yes, galwaywegian, if you think you have the virus, you should maybe check into a LANatarium or the Sick e-bay or even the sPCa for help. Cheers everyone, Nosila - Nosila, 2008-01-31: 23:19:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Silveryaspen. Thank you Silveryaspen. ~ James
bananabender - 2008-01-30: 08:22:00
Great definition Silveryaspen. You definately pressed our buttons with this one! So many clever and funny verboticisms and sentences. Still chuckling!
Today's definition was suggested by Silveryaspen. Thank you Silveryaspen. ~ James