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DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one's own odors.
Verboticisms
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Punjejolly
Created by: ericsimmons39
Pronunciation: Pun-jeh-jolly
Sentence: When Steve came back from the gym, with a big smile on his face and lots of self confidence, we knew he was just punjejolly.
Etymology: Pungent + Jolly
Airogant
Created by: ajnemajrje
Pronunciation: Pronounced exactly as you woudl arrogant but with the a hand gesture of waving a smell away
Sentence: That John sure is airogant
Etymology: replace the arr in the word arrogant with AIR
Reekognition
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: ree-kog-nih-shun
Sentence: He was strong in body, mind, and odor - yes, his reekognition could use a little work.
Etymology: reek, recognition
Incensetive
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: in/senz/i/tiv
Sentence: Chris was completely incensetive to his reek due to a crushing blow in a high school rugby game that knocked out his sense of smell.
Etymology: incense (aroma) + insensitive
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COMMENTS:
At least Chris wouldn't be able to smell those fetid formulas trainers stick under one's nose when knocked senseless during a match! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:40:00
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Odorblivident
Created by: Koekbroer
Pronunciation: oh-der-bliv-id-ent
Sentence:
Etymology: odor + oblivious + confident
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COMMENTS:
odorable word... - Nosila, 2010-02-01: 18:03:00
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Confiscents
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: kon fa sens
Sentence: Adam Reek was no ordinary salesman. Every lunch he went for a run and came back to stink up the whole office. He was so delusional he thought that the ladies in the office were envious of his confiscents and mistook their attention for attraction. The receptionist, Rose Aroma, particularly objected to his stench, as it permeated the entire office and she was afraid people might think it emanated from her. She complained, but the boss reminded her that Adam somehow sold more than anyone else in the office (obviously by phone and Internet)and was a valued employee of distinktion. Yes, thought Rose, rank has it's privileges.
Etymology: Confidence (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities) & Scents (smell, stench, aroma,odor,olfactory senses)
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COMMENTS:
"Rank" has its privileges! Ha! - karenanne, 2010-02-02: 17:20:00
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Philistink
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləˌstɪŋk/
Sentence: The culture in the U.S. is such that we've become quite sensitive to body odors, so it takes a true philistink to blissfully remain odorous in the face of wrinkled noses, backpedaling, and flat-out insults.
Etymology: From philistine (a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc.) + stink (a strong, offensive smell)
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COMMENTS:
I'm not actually sure how many people are familiar with the word "philistine," and it's just not as funny if you have to look up the definition. - ErWenn, 2007-10-02: 01:40:00
I got it straight off. Good one. - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:29:00
great word ErWenn - it conveys the appropriate attitude as well - gets my vote - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
There's a strong sense about it. Sentence so true. Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:45:00
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Unsmeller
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: Un-smel-er
Sentence: Ralph was known as an unsmeller when it came to his reeking body odor after working out.
Etymology: Un-Smeller- To undo, as in to "unsmell" or so he thinks.
Spreek
Created by: Rhyme79
Pronunciation: spree-kuh
Sentence: Why is it that spreeks are always men who wear sleeveless t-shirts? They always smell of B.O. or patchouli essential oil. Sometimes, with a master spreek, it's a stenchful mixture of the two.
Etymology: 'S' from smell + 'P' from perspire + reek = spreek
Flagrance
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: flāgrəns
Sentence: Tim has decided to take a stand against the chemicals used in personal grooming products. His flagrance can make a statement for him before he enters a room.
Etymology: flagrant (conspicuously or obviously offensive) + fragrance (a pleasant, sweet smell)
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by IneffableDawn. Thank you IneffableDawn! ~ James
lumina - 2008-09-04: 00:51:00
Oooooo...I get so excited when I win! I'd like to thank...of course Jesus...my parents...for without them I wouldn't be here...the academy of course...my agent...oh wait, I don't have one...(music starts to play me out)OH! There's that music!!! Um...and...Well, I guess this means...You LIKE me...You really, really LIKE me!
lumina - 2008-09-04: 07:27:00
Hey...hours ago it said "I" won. ? Oops...never mind... *blush*
Today's definition was suggested by OZZIEBOB. Thank you OZZIEBOB. ~ James