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DEFINITION: n. The strong feelings of devotion and affection which a person feels towards their favorite mechanical device or appliance, such as a car, boat, power tool, or toilet. v. To lavish a machine with affection, attention and an imagined personality.
Verboticisms
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Agoggomobilia
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: uh-GOG-go-MOH-beel-EE-uh
Sentence: It was true, Bob was jaloopy. Indeed, it would need a entire chapter in a medical dictionary to adequately describe the vagaries of his Obsessive Carpulsive Disorder. At first he succumbed to ferrariosis; then he was humberstruck; recovered for a short time, only to fall victim again to isuzulatry. But when he discovered, and purchased the first goggomobil, made by Hans Glaz, he was completely overtaken by acute agoggomobilia.
Etymology: The "GOGGOMOBIL" a microcar produced in the Bavarian town Dingolfing after World War II by Hans Glas. Blended with AGOG: bewitched, enthralled, thrilled, joyful, breathless & MOBIL: motor car & IA: state, complaint, medical condition.
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COMMENTS:
let's hope he doesn't get the benz - Jabberwocky, 2008-03-27: 11:51:00
Purrfect! Wonderful sentence! - spotthecat1, 2008-03-27: 13:37:00
Uniqueword, Bob...I was afraid this would be just another alfa romeo & juliet story. - Nosila, 2008-03-27: 21:59:00
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Craftsmania
Created by: Jamagra
Pronunciation: krafts/may'/knee/uh
Sentence: Jamagra adored the harvest gold toilet in her "vintage" 1970s house. Gleefully she undertook repairing the toilet's flush handle, lift chain and wax seal. Replacing the ball cock filled her heart with true craftsmania! Unfortunately (and disconcertingly) sometimes Jamagra would still walk into the bathroom unable to recall what she was supposed to be fixing that day...
Etymology: CRAFT - 1. to make by hand with great care; 2. a ship or airplane + CRAFTSMAN - 1. one skilled in a craft; 2. the brand of hand tools, power tools, lawnmowers, generators, etc. sold by Sears + MANIA - a pathological state characterized by euphoria, excessive activity and impaired judgment
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COMMENTS:
Wow, I'm impressed, great words and toilet repair! You must be a hot commode-ity. - purpleartichokes, 2008-03-27: 15:58:00
Great sentence, Jamagra. I get flushed just thinking about it and I, too, do not remember why... - Nosila, 2008-03-27: 22:02:00
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Mechanglory
Created by: diyan627
Pronunciation: mek-in-glor-eeee
Sentence: The mechanglory never faded even when John had to settle for refurbished parts for his '69 mustang. If anything, his humble spirit and refurbished offerings is carrying that torch into the future.
Etymology: mechanical + glory (Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown. Something conferring honor or renown. A highly praiseworthy asset. Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship. Majestic beauty and splendor. The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness. A height of achievement, enjoyment, or prosperity.)
Pedalphilia
Created by: GlobalGallery
Pronunciation: Ped-al-filli-ya
Sentence: Although he lives in the inner city Martin's pedalphilia drove him to spend eight thousand dollars on a state-of-the-art carbon fibre mountain bike with dual racing suspension and titanium components. It remains indoors in 'as new' condition, having being ridden once in five months.
Etymology: 1.pedal - a foot operated lever on a bicycle. 2.philia - a fondness, craving or affinity for something.
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COMMENTS:
Great use of irony in your sentence. Your word too, in more ways than one. - silveryaspen, 2009-01-19: 18:54:00
Love it! - Nosila, 2009-01-20: 22:03:00
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Contrapture
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: kun-trap-chur
Sentence: I'd called him twice to dinner. There was a steaming plate of his favorite dish sitting before his empty seat at the table. Outside, the icy rain started coming down harder, yet Mark still hadn't come in. I looked out the window to find him tenderly tugging on the ropes attached to the tarp covering his old rust-bucket tractor, Bessie... and wiping off her wet spots. The evidence was clearly mounting that Mark had fallen victim to contrapture.
Etymology: contraption, rapture
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COMMENTS:
Great word. Even greater sentence - "wiping off her wet spots." You're a poet, Purple A. - doseydotes, 2008-03-27: 09:09:00
excellent purple - Jabberwocky, 2008-03-27: 11:27:00
Thanks Jabber and dosey. I always struggle with sentences. This one came easy, as it actually happened. - purpleartichokes, 2008-03-27: 12:11:00
wonderful word...easy to pronounce and remember! - spotthecat1, 2008-03-27: 13:40:00
Excellent. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-03-28: 17:30:00
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Carmitment
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: kar mit ment
Sentence: When Duane met his new vehicle, Stella, it was automatic carmitment. Not only was she a lovely looking little number, she was easy on his wallet, purred when he turned her on and never gave him any trouble. He practically lived in her and was so proud to be seen with her. His wife was not amused and eventually left him, citing irreconcilable differentials.
Etymology: Car (automobile) & Commitment (devotion)
Burnon
Created by: simoneshin
Pronunciation: burn-on
Sentence: that new shiny electrical thingy was such a burn-on, he couldn't wait to touch it... and then it hit him in his head and bit him in the ass.
Etymology:
Mechannilingus
Created by: youmustvotenato
Pronunciation: meh-can-nil-ling-gus
Sentence: Hunched in the corner, Robert was enamoured in mechannilingus over the new features of his new iPhone.
Etymology: mechanical+cunnilingus
Cardoration
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: kar - door - ashun
Sentence: Jesse spent every free moment in the garage tinkering with and talking to "Carissa", his '67 Plymouth Barracuda. His cardoration was causing problems in his marriage. "You love Carissa more than me" his wife would cry...."it is plain that you cardore her". Jesse decided to invite his wife to the classic car exhibit in San Antonio this year. Perhaps she would enjoy taking a trip with him while he showed Carissa off....Jesse decided to think about whether that would help their relationship or cause further problems.
Etymology: Car (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine) + Ardor (feelings of great warmth and intensity) + Adoration (worship: a feeling of profound love and admiration)
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COMMENTS:
love/ly - Jabberwocky, 2009-01-19: 15:49:00
You could land an airplane on the rear window of a B-B-B-Barra-cooda! - metrohumanx, 2009-01-19: 15:52:00
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Transamorous
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: tran zam oh russ
Sentence: He was very transamorous. whch was probably just as well, as he resembled the back end of one of their 70's creations
Etymology: transam amorous
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COMMENTS:
nice combo - Jabberwocky, 2009-01-19: 15:47:00
Well-crafted! - silveryaspen, 2009-01-19: 18:57:00
Nice word - OZZIEBOB, 2009-01-20: 04:21:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James
stache - 2008-03-27: 01:25:00
Have these always been called "verboticisms?"
Yes that's the word we use to describe our invented words. Of course you can also use "neologism". And I think we should create a subcategory for invented words with sexual undertones like your winning word today. It would be "verberoticisms". ~ James
Domenic- go frisk 'em.
galwaywegian - 2009-01-19: 10:08:00
very high standard today :D
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James
gendiamJent - 2018-06-03: 14:27:00
Алмазное бурение за разумные деньги.
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