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DEFINITION: v. To seek compliments and/or support by insulting oneself or by complaining about the difficulty of one's life. n. A person who uses self-deprecation as flattery bait.
Verboticisms
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Steponme
Created by: idavecook
Pronunciation: STEP ON ME
Sentence: Gawd, Tracy's steponmeness has really gotten out of control. I heard she is going to be on the new reality show, "Kick Me When I am Down"
Etymology: I would have just used "mygirlfriend" but I thought I'd be a little more creative
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COMMENTS:
A steponme wanting everyone to step in and step her up! Outsteppingly done! This has a real kick to it! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-27: 17:53:00
Great etymology — kinda' says it all. - Tigger, 2008-02-27: 22:24:00
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Flattersnare
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈflædɚˌsnɛɹ/
Sentence: The sort of person who gets caught in a flattersnare tends to care about others' feelings and escape generally means doing even more damage to the trapper's feelings, so escape is generally difficult. However, repeatedly trapping the same person is dangerous as even the biggest softy in the world has their limits.
Etymology: from flatter + snare
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COMMENTS:
So strong a word, I feel snared by it! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-27: 11:57:00
Good word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-27: 16:00:00
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Tizzleaboutomy
Created by: emdeejay
Pronunciation: tizzle about a me
Sentence: Despite being a rather fetching looking girl, Jemima's self esteem was always a little on the low side. When a conversation turned to negative things, she always found a way to make a self deprecating remark. In the presence of opportunistic young lads she usually got what she wanted, and offers of more to boot! Unfortunately though Jemima's friends were flattered out sick of it; they wanted to give her a Tizzleaboutomy.
Etymology: Tizzle: silly lie or other hogwash. Aboutomy: as in 'abouta me' - tis all abouta me!
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COMMENTS:
And she clearly needs a tizz-lobotomy! :) - dochanne, 2008-12-11: 03:05:00
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Egoflaggelate
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: : ee - go - FLADJ - uh layt
Sentence: Muriel's self esteem was so low she would harshly egoflagellate herself through incessant self deprecation in hopes of eliciting favorable disagreement from her friends and family.
Etymology: Etymology: blend of ego and 'flagellate' (To whip or flog; scourge)
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COMMENTS:
good one - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-11: 09:27:00
It will not be getting my vote, my egoflaggelate says no~ - timlumber1, 2008-12-13: 17:14:00
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Belittlebigman
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: bee-lit-tull-big-man
Sentence: In his acceptance speech, the oscar-winning actor made little of his accomplishment, instead giving much credit to everyone else in the movie, and to those who had a hand in making the movie. His down play of himself, worked in reverse, making him seem even better, nobler, and nicer. It was his way to belittlebigman.
Etymology: Belittle and big man, also a play on the movie Little Big Man. Belittle: make little of: down play. Big Man: slang expression meaning great or important person.
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COMMENTS:
It could also have been Louisa belitllinglittlewomen - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-27: 13:04:00
If the movie was about General Custer's demise, it may have been titled, "Belittlebigman at the "Little Big Horn" - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-27: 15:54:00
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Complitrolling
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: kom-pluh-troh-ling
Sentence: Every time Allison says something bad about herself, she expects her friends to tell her how wrong she is. Her complitrolling has become so annoying that several of her buddies have taken to merely agreeing with her.
Etymology: compliment (an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration) + trolling (fishing)
Egoboost
Created by: abbyg
Pronunciation: e-go-bue-st
Sentence: "Do i look as skinny and pretty today as i did yesterday?" "stop egoboosting."
Etymology: boost comes from the latin root buest which means "to raise" or "increase". ego comes from the latin root ego which means "self" so the direct etymology literally means "to raise self"
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COMMENTS:
noice werd! - oliviasull, 2010-05-10: 12:42:00
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Goadline
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: G oh d lie n
Sentence: Trixie was good at the goadline, to prod her husband to praise her. Example one: Trixie says "Does this dress make me look fat?" Her husband thinks, but does not say 'yes.' To avoid an unpleasant situation and an argument, he says "Of course not! It shows you have curves in all the right places. You have a great figure." Example 2: Do you like my new ash blond hair color?" The husband, who has turned as ugly a shade of gray, as the new color on her hair, is again provoked to lie to keep life pleasant, and says "Silver is such a pretty color." Her husband often hummed 'Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars."
Etymology: GOAD,LINE, play on GOAL LINE. Goad - prod and provoke into an action. Line - to exaggerate abilities or attributes in order to impress somebody. Goal line - the place where you win, make the score, get what you wanted.
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COMMENTS:
It is indeed the dawning of the Age of Aquarius! - Nosila, 2008-12-11: 22:18:00
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Admirseeker
Created by: 586022
Pronunciation: ad-myr-seek-er
Sentence: The girl is an amdirseeker, she is always fishing for complements.
Etymology: admire: from Latin admirari seeker: to persieve
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Maxine. Thank you Maxine. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Maxine. Thank you Maxine. ~ James
mrali613 - 2011-09-22: 13:46:00
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