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DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
Verboticisms
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Fakitude
Created by: Korinne
Pronunciation: Fak-it-tude
Sentence: I had to show some fakitude when Frank gave me a Michael Bolton CD.
Etymology: Fake + It + Gratitude
Feignglorious
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: fane/glory/us
Sentence: Sally is so feignglorious that she fawns and feints over the most atrocious gifts. Now that she's older she relies on botox to keep up her surprised smile.
Etymology: feign + vainglorious
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COMMENTS:
So shrewd. So insightful. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-23: 10:28:00
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Joygust
Created by: Niktionary
Pronunciation: joi-gust
Sentence: When I opened the gift my grandma gave me, I prayed she didn't hear the joygust in my voice.
Etymology: joy+disgust
Giftwink
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: gift/wink
Sentence: I learned from my mother at a very early age to giftwink when I received clothes from my grandparents instead of a toy. Since then, my giftwinking is as natural and undetectable as my appreciation for a fine present.
Etymology: gift + hoodwink
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COMMENTS:
Excellent word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:19:00
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Deliar
Created by: MrDave2176
Pronunciation: de-lye-er
Sentence: Mabel was an excellent deliar. She clapped enthusiastically at the salad shooter, and smiled appreciatively at the hand-made sweaters. She managed to delie her way through the gift exchange without once saying how much she thought she'd get for them at a yard sale.
Etymology: de(light) mashed to liar
Enthruseiasm
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: en-throo-zee-az-em
Sentence: as i opened the gift and found a 'best of the pipe organ classics' c.d., i accepted it with enthruseiasm
Etymology: enthusiasm, ruse
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COMMENTS:
excellent - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-20: 10:45:00
Great word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:05:00
Very clever, rikboyee! - Tigger, 2007-12-20: 21:19:00
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Fauxpreciation
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: fo pree shee ay shun
Sentence: Rhoda was bowled over when her new suitor, Clive, brought her a lovely, fancily wrapped Christmas gift. She had to hold her smile, even though it turned fake, when she opened the box and discovered assorted electrical tools. Clive figured that since she lived in such an old house, she could use the tools. She had to show her fauxpreciation and try not to kill Clive on Christmas morning.
Etymology: Faux (not real or genuine) & Appreciation (gratitude)
Joyfaux
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: joifō
Sentence: The Holiday gift exchange at the office is a joyfaux occasion. The gift that works for everybody really works for nobody. Almost all of last year’s 4th-year-in-a-row company-branded coffee mugs are still in their boxes. John created a joyfauxpas when he collected mugs from co-workers and set up a ceramic bowling alley in the hallway. Mr. Bossypants was not amused.
Etymology: joy (a feeling of great pleasure and happiness) + faux (artificial or imitation; false)
Imithusiastic
Created by: kateinkorea
Pronunciation: IM a ThOO zee AS tic
Sentence: I could tell by her kind but imithusiastic expression that I had messed up again. She hated it!
Etymology: imitation (not real) enthusiastic (showing excitement or interest)
Piticiation
Created by: chaiandallthatjazz
Pronunciation: piteee (pity) ciation (like in appreciation)
Sentence: Celeste could show none but piticiation for the stainless steel and gold dessert spoons.
Etymology: to pity the giver and the gift; however show appreciation as best possible.
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James
silveryaspen - 2008-12-23: 10:37:00
Powerfully perceptive and filled with emotional depth, yet simple and direct so easily remembered. Great word!
silveryaspen - 2008-12-23: 10:39:00
sorry I got into the wrong box ... and this is not the season to make this mistake!
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James
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