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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.

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Crappreciation

Created by: galwaywegian

Pronunciation: krap ree see ay shun

Sentence: Her crappreciation of his efforts left her with a amn who had absolutely no real sense of her needs and an appartment full of small glass animals.

Etymology: crap appreciation

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COMMENTS:

Good one! - Tigger, 2007-12-20: 05:46:00

I've found it best to crapitulate and let the glass rooster and frog "accidentally" fall off the shelf to have an excuse to excise them from your living room. - purpleartichokes, 2007-12-20: 19:17:00

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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.

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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: GIFTWINK - verb - from GIFT + HOODWINK (to deceive, or trick)

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COMMENTS:

luv it! The wink gives it such an appealing and fun flair. That wink that says "I'm just kidding" so nicely. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-23: 10:25:00

fun word....perfect. - mweinmann, 2008-12-23: 23:27:00

Top word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-12-23: 23:48:00

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Crocodilecheers

Carla

Created by: Carla

Pronunciation: croc-uh-dile-cheers

Sentence: Emma unwrapped Albert's gift of extra thick binbags. She smiled, oohed and aahed, and generally declared her eternal gratitude. Once again, Albert failed to realise that these were only crocodilecheers.

Etymology: crocodile tears + cheers

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Fauxglee

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: Fo - glee

Sentence: Clarabella's exaggerated enthusiasm for the mysterious gift was the result of her often used and well rehearsed fauxglee technique.

Etymology: Faux (False) + glee (joy)

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COMMENTS:

Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:16:00

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Forgerglee

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: for-jur-glee

Sentence: After a couple of decades of receiving crapparel from my mom for Chrismas, I've found the best gift she ever gave me is my ability to conjure up forgerglee at a moment's notice.

Etymology: forgery, glee

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COMMENTS:

And, we all hope our crapparel comes with a gift receipt this year. - Tigger, 2007-12-20: 05:48:00

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Imaginarithanks

Created by: gemmgemms

Pronunciation: em-aj-en-air-ee-they-enk-sa

Sentence: She showed a half-hearted imaginarithanks not realizing that with such little effert he could tell she did not like his gift.

Etymology: imaginary:not real + thanks

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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:

Glorious! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:23:00

Too funny (botox reference) and a nice blend. - Tigger, 2007-12-20: 21:22:00

Huproarious! - silveryaspen, 2007-12-28: 15:59:00

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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 (to deceive, or trick)

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Gratifraud

petaj

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: gratt-i-frawd

Sentence: Melina had gratifraud down to such fine art, that it started to backfire. But she hadn't figured out why she kept receiving the ugliest, unfashionable, rude or offensive gifts from all her relatives.

Etymology: gratitude + fraud

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Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-12-20: 02:50:00
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!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-24: 00:07:00
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James

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