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DEFINITION: To engage in conversation while using a technical device, like a TV or computer, to keep you sharp, in case the discussion gets dull.
Verboticisms
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Remoteconsole
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: ree/mote/con/sole
Sentence: When I'm upset all I get is remoteconsole which goes something like "yeah yeah I'm listening" " 4 nothing!!" "uh you were saying" "that wasn't a penalty, for .... sake" "yeah yeah whatever" "whatever you're wearing looks great" "that was a clean check you moron!" "uh not you"
Etymology: remote control + console
Thingymajig
Created by: marissa932
Pronunciation: thingy-ma-jig
Sentence: i used that thingymajig!
Etymology:
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COMMENTS:
sweet word!! - marissa932, 2007-07-24: 09:44:00
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Technopowwow
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: tek-no-pow-wow
Sentence: She thought, if he technopowwowed her one more time she would run over the converter with her truck.
Etymology: tecno + powwow
Repartéch
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: rep-ar-take
Sentence: Ronnie's repartéch ruined Rita's reasoning as he wrongfully responded to her request while wrestling with the remote.
Etymology: repartée + technical
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 14:51:00
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Klixon
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: clix/on
Sentence: Klixon is a language that doesn't use vocal cords.
Etymology: Klingon + clicks
Yesdearing
Created by: KristinA
Pronunciation: yes-dear-ing
Sentence: Because of past experience, Mary knew to discuss her home renovation plans with her husband before the start of football season. His yesdearing had caused problems with their last remodel, specifically when the pink carpet was installed in the master bedroom.
Etymology: "yes dear" and "hearing"
Elecphonics
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: e-lek-fon-ix
Sentence: Engaging in elecphonics was the best way to deal with his witless, chatty girlfriend.
Etymology: electronics, phonics
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COMMENTS:
good one!! - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 12:47:00
clever! - remistram, 2007-07-24: 13:49:00
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Clickerdicker
Created by: Kyoti
Pronunciation: Click-ur-dick-ur
Sentence: Ramona always insisted on calling in the middle of CSI:Omaha, so I switched her to the bluetooth headset and proceeded to clickerdicker until she hung up after the 6th time I said "you're kidding" during an inappropriate pause.
Etymology: Clicker (TV remote or computer mouse) + dicker (haggle in a petty way)
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COMMENTS:
the next time Ramona calls it will be a clickerdickerbicker - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 10:23:00
If he's watching old TV shows, a Flickerclickerdickerbicker. - purpleartichokes, 2007-07-24: 10:25:00
and if it's an old kung fu show it could be a kickerflickerclickerdickerbicker - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 10:59:00
And then when Hee Haw comes on, it's a pickerkickerflickerdickerbicker... Hang, on... I just need some oxygen. - Kyoti, 2007-07-24: 11:55:00
and if that gets a laugh out of you then it's a snickerpickerkickerflickerdickerbicker - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 12:12:00
And if I have a mild heart-attack while laughing, it's a snickerpickertickerkickerflickerdickerbicker. - Kyoti, 2007-07-24: 18:31:00
I love words like this - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 19:49:00
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Technecho
Created by: Dboozer
Pronunciation: tek-neck-oh
Sentence: After simply technechoing his girlfriend for two years while surfing the web, Clive unexpectedly found himself married with two kids before he even realized it.
Etymology: techn(ology) + echo
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COMMENTS:
now that's extreme virtual concentration - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 16:15:00
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Comments:
Attention all Verbotomists: I have changed the Verbotomy home page so that it now shows the Top Verboticisms invented on the previous game day. So now, it's a showcase for your favorite words. See: http://www.verbotomy.com ~ James