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DEFINITION: n., A syndrome afflicting the recently separated in which the "ex" (i.e. ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, or even an ex-mother-in-law) appears to be more attractive than ever before. v., To be attracted to your "ex".
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Pinacoluva
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: pee-na-ko-LUV-a
Sentence: Bob knew that his romance with Roxie was on the rocks, but when they met, by hap, at a bar called O'Malleys it was re-instantaneous pinacoluva. On seeing that it was Roxie, bliss-bombed Bob yelled: " you're the love that I looked for, come with me and escape."
Etymology: From "Pinacolado" & "luv." Based on Rupert Holmes' hit, "Escape" (The Pina Colado Song) about a man unhappy with his current relationship agrees to meet a woman at a bar only to find that she is his current lover and that they have still have so much in c
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COMMENTS:
another great sentence - porsche, 2007-09-18: 13:19:00
ditto - Jabberwocky, 2007-09-18: 13:20:00
A vote, and a thank you for bumping "Precious and Few" out of my head. - purpleartichokes, 2007-09-18: 14:06:00
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Losersexfabula
Created by: staggolee
Pronunciation: LOO-zerz-ex-FA-byoo-luh
Sentence: I saw John's ex-girlfriend, and she was losersexfabula!
Etymology: Modern American English metrosexual.
Pangmorse
Created by: DaddyNewt
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Jimmy had the worst pangmorse of them all.
Etymology: pang +remorse
Exchantment
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: eks chant ment
Sentence: When Smedley ran into his ex-wife, Sharon, he barely recognized her. She was coiffed, slim, fashionable and apparently madly in love with her companion. After his initial jealousy, Smedley found himself falling under exchantment. Smedley, however, was no Prince of Darkness, so he was unable to even catch her eye...she was smitten by her new hubby,Ozzie.
Etymology: Ex (previous or former love) & Enchantment (a state of capturing interest as if by a spell)
Exlustamania
Created by: AlouattaPigra
Pronunciation: Ehcks Luh Stah Main Ee Uh
Sentence: "It's simply a case of Exlustamania." Faeralo said with an intensified confidence. "Or at least thats what the doctor said about my recent re-interest in Hariimu." Zyaen looked at him deer eyed. "Hariimu? As in She-who-almost-ruined-your-life-Hariimu?" "The same, but I guess thats why he labeled me a Exlustamaniac." Snorted Faeralo with content.
Etymology: Ex- meaning Previous, Lust- To be attracted (without thought), Mania- To be mad, or crazy
Repalbind
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: ri-PEL-bahynd
Sentence: Repalbind consists, at first, of repel; later on, hopefully, repal.
Etymology: Blend of REPEL: To repulse; resist; oppose; reject; RE: again, anew; PAL: buddy, brother, partner, chum, crony, sidekick, mate; BIND:To exert a binding or restraining influence; form a chemical bond with.
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COMMENTS:
interesting blend - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-19: 16:00:00
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Exsighting
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: iksītng
Sentence: Words cannot EXpress the emotion of Tim*s first EXsighting since their breakup. She looked so EXotic, so EXceptional he thought he might EXplode. He knew he had to make his EXit and EXpunge the thoughts he was having.
Etymology: ex (former) + sighting (manage to see or observe)
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COMMENTS:
exquisite word - mrskellyscl, 2010-01-26: 05:05:00
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Obsexive
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: ob/sex/ive
Sentence: Jimmy was 'single' again, without any prospects and ran into his 'ex' Jenny and quickly fell into an obsexive state, wanting to be back with her. He began to obsex about his situation and this obsexiveness caused him to imbibe huge quantities of alcohol in a very short period of time.
Etymology: obsessive + ex
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COMMENTS:
which would make Jimmy a very obnoxious obsexive - Jabberwocky, 2007-09-18: 12:36:00
... maybe a very obnexious obsexive - Stevenson0, 2007-09-18: 14:15:00
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Longad
Created by: WordKing77
Pronunciation: Long-ad
Sentence: my ex is so hot, I think i have Longad syndrome.
Etymology: Longing-wanting; mourning Sad: Negative emotion
Exmagnetraited
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Ex-mag-ne-tray-ted
Sentence: Since dumping Clare for a younger model last year, Charles couldn't understand why he felt so exmagnetraited toward her everytime he saw her out with her new toyboy. In fact he was so drawn to her again that he was thinking of going under the knife in the vain hope of winning her back.
Etymology: Ex(Former spouse/partner) + magnet(a person or thing that has a powerful atttraction) + trait(a distinguishing characteristic) = Exmagnetraited
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Scrumpy. Thank you Scrumpy. ~ James
jermainechambers44 - 2010-01-26: 16:02:00
Exregret