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DEFINITION: n., Mutated leftovers which, unattended inside an evil-minded fridge, have transformed themselves into an extremely odorous, alternate life form. v., To save food past it's freshness date and watch it grow into something new.
Verboticisms
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Repastdue
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: re past doo
Sentence: Freda knew the minute she walked into her house that they were waiting for her. Without even looking she knew that the items in her fridge were repastdue. One instant of fridge door opening left a lingering unpleasant odor and no doubt in her mind. Dawning her version of a HAZMAT suit (gloves, mask,rubber boots, etc.) she bravely scooped the now mostly liquid contents into the waiting garbage bag. Bleachy hot water and a new baking soda box and she was ready to start the whole process all over again, after she went grocery shopping...
Etymology: Repast (a meal) & Past Due (overdue on the sell-by date;expired)
Genesice
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: jen-erss-ice
Sentence: i suddenly realised we had one more child than we used to, and our youngest one had a strange 'curry' aroma about him. Then it struck me that little Rogan-Josh was not a product of natural reproduction, he was a result of genesice
Etymology: genesis, ice
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COMMENTS:
cool word - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-01: 08:40:00
Very unique. You sure can think out of the box! Great create! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-01: 08:58:00
I always thought all those extra kids in the house were only visiting...maybe I just need to clean my fridge more.... - yellowbird, 2008-02-01: 12:05:00
i dont get it ha ha now i do!!!!! - purpleman, 2008-02-01: 14:18:00
Take top Billing(s) But yaw gotta be joshing!!! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-01: 16:04:00
lol! So THAT'S where the weird, carrot-topped kid who used to hang around came from! Amusing concept and sentence, nice word! - bananabender, 2008-02-03: 07:39:00
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Boxins
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: box-ins
Sentence: It's not cool when my ice box has enough time to turn my milk, meat, cheese, veggies and fruits into boxins, simply because they were boxinated too long. Help me food doctor. I need a boxination!
Etymology: A play on ice box and toxins
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COMMENTS:
or a boxorcist - Jabberwocky, 2008-02-01: 10:39:00
Glad to see someone included reference to icebox! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-01: 15:36:00
clever creation! Yes, good to see ice-box used. - bananabender, 2008-02-03: 06:15:00
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Refridgeraider
Created by: bookowl
Pronunciation: ree/frid/jur/ay.dur
Sentence: A refridgeraider is after my perishables. He used to be a pork roast but now he's Indihama Jones.
Etymology: refrigerator + raider
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COMMENTS:
I like it when you ham it up! Cool word! - bananabender, 2008-02-03: 07:43:00
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Animatextant
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation: An-neh-mate-ek-stan-t
Sentence: Jill's Kung Pao chicken, from her favorite Chinese restaurant, became animatextant after she left it in the fridge for a month.
Etymology: Combination of "animate" - to give life to; and "extant" - not destroyed or lost
Moldigans
Created by: mandy
Pronunciation: mold i gans
Sentence: Those damn moldigans got my sauce!!
Etymology: Mold + hooligans
Putriments
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: PEWT-reh-ments
Sentence: The malodorous emanations coming from her fridge let Elsie know in a big way that the fridge had become a haven for long forgotten putriments and she momentarily contemplated calling 911 for emergency removal.
Etymology: Blend of 'putrid' (in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten) and 'nutriments' (anything that nourishes; nourishment; food)
Excremaggotia
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: eks-kr-MAG-go-shuh
Sentence: When Bob and Roxie left for a six month holiday in The Outback, nothing could prepare them for the fridgeridoo that would await them on their return. For in their hurry to get on the road, and Roxie's penchant for plastic- wrapping last night's leftovers, the spagbolia slowly, but surely, turned into excremaggotia.
Etymology: Blend of EXCREMENT: putrid matter, dung, ordure; MAGGOT: grub, fly larva & IA: suffix forming names of countries, diseases, flowers, asf.
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COMMENTS:
....A words which NEEDS no introduction. - metrohumanx, 2008-12-01: 01:07:00
Exquisitely revolting.The zenith of repugnantisms.Truly unique, O-Bob! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-01: 01:27:00
revolting indeed!! - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-01: 13:04:00
I'm going to have to vote for this word based solely on it's nauseating construction. Even without sentence or etymology, it sounds sickening. You almost don't want to know the definition. Brrrrrrrr! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-01: 14:13:00
Powerful word. It makes me want to barf and scream ... especially on the second syllable! How can a verbotomy be so excellent but still be so nauseating? - silveryaspen, 2008-12-01: 17:41:00
Good one, Bob...you maggot my vote! - Nosila, 2008-12-01: 21:58:00
A veritable archipelago! (Almost) charmingly disgusting - emdeejay, 2008-12-01: 23:26:00
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Attackofthemunchies
Created by: sheepsshouldfly
Pronunciation:
Sentence: charlie went to the fridge in a desperate hunger craze but when he opened was bombarded by an attackofthemunchies.
Etymology: attack(bacteria/fungi) of the munchies(food)
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COMMENTS:
Good word! - splendiction, 2010-04-21: 19:59:00
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Grublins
Created by: Dougalistic
Pronunciation: Grub-linz
Sentence: Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little pie like this can turn into a thousand ugly grublins?' Well, you see, this is before it enters the pupal stage.'The pupal stage?' Yeah, right. Plus it multiplies the other food in the fridge.' Aw, Christ!' Brent give the kid some food.' I wouldn't do that, Sheriff.'
Etymology: Gremlins - horrible, ugly little creatures that are about as tall as a dog and as annoying as your mother in law. Grub - Food, can refer to a quick snack or meal.
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COMMENTS:
gets my vote for the sentence alone! - galwaywegian, 2008-02-01: 07:41:00
Who you gonna call? Grublin busters in cowbow boots? Yep. They use grub stakes! Funcreation! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-01: 09:15:00
oops ... make that cowboy boots in the above ... darn my typos ... wish it has been the typo cowbox boots! Your word is such a hoot to play with! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-01: 09:16:00
Any words linked to "mother-in-laws" in this way is always good. Cool Word. - sean30, 2008-02-01: 15:09:00
Luv the sentence & words-I think this is where my local grubbery gets its meat pies! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-01: 16:10:00
lol! such grubby little critters... but fun! - bananabender, 2008-02-03: 08:59:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by bananabender. Thank you bananabender. ~ James
Dougalistic - 2008-02-01: 06:50:00
Something smells fishy around here.
silveryaspen - 2008-02-01: 16:05:00
Great definition. Really motivated and inspired some of the funniest sentences and verboticisms of the week! :-)
bananabender - 2008-02-03: 04:00:00
Great cartoon James! The details are a hoot... the bite out of the drumstick, stuffed olives as eyes, and wings mutated into a two-headed monster. Funny! You've inspired me to submit more ideas for you to develop and take to the nth degree!
Thank you Bananabender! I was definitely inspired by your words -- the evil-minded fridge is brilliant! ~ James
WOW! SAY NO MORE!
Today's definition was suggested by bananabender. Thank you bananabender. ~ James