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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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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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Convitechni
Created by: kellii3
Pronunciation: con-vi-tech-ni
Sentence: my mum started arguing with me that i wasnt listening to what she was saying and that i waspaying more attention to what was on the t.v so i turned round and said to her i am listening im using convitechni.
Etymology: con-(convosation) vi-(not sure made it up) techni-(technical)
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COMMENTS:
i love my new word - kellii3, 2007-07-24: 14:35:00
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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
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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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
Xtroverse
Created by: administraitor
Pronunciation: ex-tro-verse
Sentence: "I'm listening!" insisted George to his girlfriend. It was hard for her to believe, however, as his xtroversing caused his thumbs to twitch over his game controller whenever she spoke.
Etymology: x-box + converse + extrovert
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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Gabdget
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: GAB-jeht
Sentence: When Alex's girlfriend gabdgetted with him for three hours, her eyes glued to her Razr, he realised she wasn't for him.
Etymology: gab + gadget.
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COMMENTS:
Is Alex ever going to find true love? - Jabberwocky, 2007-07-24: 16:12:00
I'm actually deriving a perverse pleasure from torturing poor Alex. Good to know someone's dating life looks like mine. :P - mplsbohemian, 2007-07-24: 23:56:00
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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