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DEFINITION: v., To run out of batteries during the holidays, especially on Christmas morning when all the kids and half the adults are screaming for their new toys. n., A battery or personal energy shortage created by over-consumption.
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Stamino
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: stam-uh-noh
Sentence: She thought she had more stamina this year, but it quickly became clear to her that this was a case of stamino. She sat there envying all the new gadgets charging up their batteries and wished that someone would soon invent a battery charger for humans - nevermind that's what spas are for, and alcohol.
Etymology: stamina (the power to endure fatigue, having great strength) + no (negative, not)
Voltlack
Created by: monkeywithamonocle
Pronunciation: Volt-lack
Sentence: To lack (battery) power. On Christmas morning it became apparent as George's toys were opened that we had an extreme case of voltlack. Of all the mornings to have voltlacked this was the worst.
Etymology: Volt (unit of power) - lack
Lithargic
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: le-thar-jick
Sentence: I've been cooking all afternoon and I'm far too lithargic to finish this sent....
Etymology: lethargic (lacking energy) + lithium (metal used in batteries and used to describe that type of battery)
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COMMENTS:
Captures the feeling as well as the definition! Simply Excellent. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-24: 11:17:00
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Notivation
Created by: xirtam
Pronunciation: noh-tuh-vey-shuhn
Sentence: After a full day of wrapping presents and cooking the ham, Wendy had notivation to participate in the festivities.
Etymology: No: not a (used before a noun to convey the opposite of the noun's meaning) + Motivation: the state or condition of being motivated.
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COMMENTS:
noun.... - KelleyToohey, 2007-12-23: 19:57:00
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Batterestitue
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: bah-ter-ess-ti-toot
Sentence: Triple AAA's and Quadruple AAAA's ran down so fast this Christmas past, I went batterestitute!
Etymology: a combo of batteries and destitue ... batterestitute
Lacknicad
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: LAK-nih-kad
Sentence: Suddenly realizing that his supply of batteries for toys, clocks and other gifts had run out, Harold suffered a bout of clinical lacknicad depression.
Etymology: Blend of 'lack' (deficiency or absence) and 'nicad', short for nickel cadmium, a type of battery.
Electonicrisis
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /ee-lek-tron'-i-kry-sis/
Sentence: With all of the battery-operated toys, gadgets and gizmos Adam had bought for the family this holiday, he had somehow forgotten to purchase batteries, and the ensuing electronicrisis forced him to go out looking for batteries in bulk, despite his hollythargic state.
Etymology: electronic (from Greek ēlektron "amber" & -ic "-like") + crisis (Greek, krísis "decision")
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COMMENTS:
*Science Content Warning* Apparently rubbing amber creates static electrical potential, which is perhaps why the Greeks associated amber with electricity, or at least the unexplained force that attracted feathers, hair and other small objects to the piece of amber. Hmm, I wonder what would happen if you rub amber on a cat... - Tigger, 2007-12-21: 02:46:00
Great week of wordmaking! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-21: 14:54:00
This is a great word, but its a noun. Make it a transitive verb and I'll vote for it. - KelleyToohey, 2007-12-23: 19:48:00
Check the 2nd part of the definition — it asks for a transitive verb -or- a noun. - Tigger, 2007-12-30: 23:33:00
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Batolac
Created by: Slevara
Pronunciation: bat-oh-lack
Sentence: Adj. Christmas was cancelled this year due to Santa's batolac attitude. N. Santa is such a batolac! I can't believe we had to cancel Christmas just because he fell asleep while basting the turkey. Adj. I think these batteries are batolac. We need to buy some more.
Etymology: "The batterers of lack" -Originally used to describe the men who carried battering rams when they ran out of energy before reaching their mark. Modern use has transferred use to mean batteries that have run out of energy or a person who has run out of energy before the event they were preparing for.
Festigue
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: fest/teeg
Sentence: Festigue usually sets in about noon on Christmas Eve because of all the shopping and partying the last two weeks. I'm just too tired to enjoy the holiday.
Etymology: festive + fatigue
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-21: 08:45:00
Very nice! - Tigger, 2007-12-21: 13:23:00
Another excellent word! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-21: 14:51:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James
Speaking of holidays -- I am taking some. So for the next two weeks, we will be showcasing our Verbotomy favorites from the past year. We will kick off 2008 with a new season starting on January 7th. Best wishes to everyone. And I hope you all get pleasantly Merrynaded! ~ James
OZZIEBOB - 2007-12-21: 04:19:00
Thanks for Verbotomy, James. Seasonal Greetings to all.
Jabberwocky - 2007-12-21: 06:01:00
I'll add my best wishes as well to a crazy creative bunch who help jump start my brain cells every morning - Happy holidays
Oh no! Only three days to Christmas and I haven't done any Christmas shopping yet. I have a feeling I am going to be overcome by spendementia. ~ James
purpleartichokes - 2007-12-21: 13:54:00
Hope everyone has a cool yule and gets lots of figgies in their pudding!
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James
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