Verboticisms

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: ur-gazm

Sentence: Bob had an ergasm when he finally ended his stellar career as head fish de-header at Sal's Scrumptious Squid and More.

Etymology: erg, orgasm

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COMMENTS:

no doubt you're getting that Doctorow Book this week. - ohwtepph, 2007-05-04: 07:35:00

I think the book is for next week and it's a mug this week. If I win, it would be the first thing I've won since that Beatle's album in 7'th grade (which my brother subsequently lost). - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-04: 07:59:00

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Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: nine-to-five

Sentence: After sticking two fingers up at his evil boss, jamming the photocopying machine and unleashing a virus onto the office server, Phil laughed as he went to the pub to begin his new life as a winetofiver.

Etymology: nine to five (standard office shift pattern) & wine (intoxicating drink)

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Created by: mana1066

Pronunciation: ess-cape-ta-see

Sentence: the escaptasy only lasted from the exit to the bus stop, where he realized he not only had no car, but now no job

Etymology: escape + fantasy

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COMMENTS:

Sheer escapsy! - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-04: 10:32:00

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Created by: mweinmann

Pronunciation: gid - dee - part - chure

Sentence: After her boss yelled at her yet again, Gloria had a giddyparture. She made one last grand "gesture" at him; picked up her purse, clicked her heels, gave a loud cheer and walked out for good.

Etymology: giddy, departure

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COMMENTS:

giddyup! - Nosila, 2009-11-21: 01:24:00

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Created by: maskandmirror

Pronunciation: Gill-Ee-Munt

Sentence: The feeling of guilliment as I walked through the door for the very last time was such that I could not help buying myself a pizza on the way home to celebrate.

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Created by: trunktickle

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Created by: Berlioze

Pronunciation: Kwi-STA-tic

Sentence: Yesterday, Veronica finally decided she'd had enough of her job that involved sitting in a cubicle, and today, she is absolutely quistatic.

Etymology: Combination of "quit"(to give up or resign; let go; relinquish) and "ecstatic" (Being in a state of ecstasy; joyful or enraptured).

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COMMENTS:

very nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-07-14: 11:07:00

Blissful word - metrohumanx, 2008-07-14: 19:00:00

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Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: fire-d-light

Sentence: "I'm free, I'm free" shouted Colin, his face lit up by the firedelight, despite the fact that he had been sacked.

Etymology: fired (not generally known for causing euphoria but this is the most tedious job in the world) + firelight (often associated with good feelings) + delight (okay, I suppose it is only a mild form of euphoria)

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COMMENTS:

reminds me of that song "sky rockets in flight - afternoon delight, ah ah afternoon delight" (purple better not read this or she'll be stuck with this all day) - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-04: 11:09:00

I hate you Jabber. (gonnafindmybabygonnaholdhertight...) - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-04: 13:55:00

knew I'd catch you purple but not catch up to you - great words this week, by the way - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-04: 14:11:00

Thanks Jabber, likewise yours! p.s. You need to check out jedijawa's "resiglation". (rubbinsticksandstonestogethermakesthesparksignite...) petaj - nice word, and thanks for the mindtune - Knights in White Satin was getting old and depressing. (skyrocketsinflight...) - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-04: 15:26:00

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Created by: idavecook

Pronunciation: Lee Wee Dom

Sentence: The muk wuk jumped with joy for she had finally realized that the Liweedom was inevitable.

Etymology: Linds Weiman is quitting fucking Shitrix, and they can GoTo MyPoo!

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Created by: omniscientamnesiac

Pronunciation: lahy-beyn-m

Sentence: He was filled with libainam, after telling his boss to shove it.

Etymology: Lib from the term liberate; ainam from the literal reverse of the word mania.

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