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DEFINITION: n. A reprimand, usually given to a "significant other", for improper labeling of the relationship. v. To scold someone for incorrectly describing, at least from your point of view, the state your personal relationship.
Verboticisms
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Dontcallmebaby
Created by: splendiction
Pronunciation: don't call me baby
Sentence: “Dontcallmebaby ANYMORE!" she later scoffed. Earlier at dinner he had introduced her to an old friend as his “Baby”. Their age difference was becoming a problem.
Etymology: There is a popular song now with this phrase: "Don't call me baby, anymore!", as a way of denouncing a relationship.
Lovechide
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: luv chyde
Sentence: When Dwayne was heard by Dahlia to be calling her "his old lady" in front of his poker buddies, she was livid. She had made him a lovely home, gave him 2 beautiful kids and helped by doing the books for his car repair business. She had no choice but to give him a lovechide, before he was ordered to sleep on the couch and ponder how he could make it up to her.
Etymology: Love (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)& Chide (censure severely or angrily) & Wordplay on Lovechild (the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents)
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COMMENTS:
:D - galwaywegian, 2010-11-10: 13:45:00
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Territutorial
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: tar/i/tu/tor/ee/al
Sentence: To set the ground rules straight Sally gave Sam a territutorial.
Etymology: territory + tutorial
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COMMENTS:
Like it--love how your always stick to the defs... - readerwriter, 2009-04-28: 10:41:00
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Trashlament
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: trash-la-ment
Sentence: Miriam's response to Clarence's criticism of her participation in their romance was nothing short of a harsh trashlament covering a multitude of Clarence's recent remarks.
Etymology: Trash: v. Criticize, rebuke, demean and Lament; v. to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something
Berationship
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: birāshənship
Sentence: Every time he expressed affection, she would detail his foibles. Theirs was less of a relationship and more of a berationship.
Etymology: berate (scold or criticize angrily) + relationship (the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected)
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COMMENTS:
best of the day - galwaywegian, 2010-11-10: 13:46:00
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Imgametory
Created by: rachelbree
Pronunciation: im-game-at-or-y
Sentence: The remark that he made towards his lover wa quite imgametory.
Etymology: im: not gameto: sexual union/marriage ry:...
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COMMENTS:
I have no idea... - rachelbree, 2012-04-16: 15:17:00
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Relationsnip
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: ri-ley-shuhn-snip
Sentence: When George and Georgia moved in together he made the mistake of jokingly introducing her to a friend as "the lady who does my laundry". With one quick relationsnip he became all too familiar with the couch. That relationsnit lasted about a week.
Etymology: relationship (connection between persons by blood or marriage) + snip (to cut with small, quick strokes)
Defectlove
Created by: andrewmcshea
Pronunciation: dee-fekt-luv
Sentence: Martha yelled at Tom for the defectlovely false rumors he had spread about their sexual relationship.
Etymology: Defective (Incorrect); Love (Relationship)
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COMMENTS:
lovin dis jaint - andrewmcshea, 2012-04-16: 15:35:00
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Fiancearful
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: fee ans eer ful
Sentence: Fred knew he was in for a fiancearful when he introduced Norma as his first wife-to-be.
Etymology: Fiance (a man who is engaged to be married) & Earful (a severe scolding)
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COMMENTS:
ooh - dangerous move - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-28: 13:33:00
-oh no! He's got plans! Maybe Norma won't marry him after all. - splendiction, 2009-04-28: 22:20:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by Biscotti. Thank you Biscotti. ~ James
Is that like a boyfiend?