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DEFINITION: A voice mail message, which does not include a name, a number, or any other relevant information which could be used to identify the caller.
Verboticisms
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Whothuh
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: who-the
Sentence: Whothuhs had used up almost all the space on her answering machine, so when Mr. Right rang all she heard was "Carole, it's me Bob, it would be gre...."
Etymology: Who the heck was that?
Annoysmail
Created by: jabbermarky
Pronunciation:
Sentence:
Etymology: from annoys and voicemail.
Phononymous
Created by: noztril
Pronunciation: foh non uh muhs
Sentence: i received a call from phononymous
Etymology: phone + anonymous
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COMMENTS:
LOL. - kairuko, 2007-09-12: 23:45:00
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Enigmessage
Created by: sevith
Pronunciation: ee-NIG-mes-ij
Sentence: If you ever receive an enigmessage, just delete and forget.
Etymology: E-the letter for all things electronic + enigma-a mystery + message-ancient greek for a letter or to rub someone else's neck.
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COMMENTS:
I also came up with this but you got there first. - MrDave2176, 2007-08-30: 17:25:00
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Whosage
Created by: laurabaybee
Pronunciation: hoo-saj
Sentence: Someone left me a whosage today! They are SO annoying!
Etymology: who+message
Unrememessage
Created by: cujoe
Pronunciation: Un-ree-mehm-mehs-ehge
Sentence: Who is that? This is a total unrememessage.
Etymology: A combination of unrememberable and message.
Quessage
Created by: DrHarvey
Pronunciation: Kwes-adge
Sentence: I received a quessage from one of the consultant surgeons regarding an urgent USS doppler study. They didn't leave the patient's details, or even their own!
Etymology: 'Question' - noun, a sentence implying the need for a response 'Message' - noun, relay of information
Phonigma
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: foh-nig-mah
Sentence: Those 5 little words - "It's me. Call me back." presented Jessie with yet another phonigma
Etymology: phone, enigma
Anonycall
Created by: earljw
Pronunciation: a-non'-i-cal
Sentence: Damn! Someone left me another anonycall. How can I managed all these girlfriends?
Etymology: anonymous + phone call
Mysterme
Created by: Nicked
Pronunciation: MIS'-ter-me
Sentence: Tongue-tied was one thing, but brain-tied was another, she thought as she listened to yet another MysterME message asking for her to return the call.
Etymology: Myster from mystery and Mister + me from "It's me!" Alternative: MEsterious, MEntal
