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DEFINITION: n., The immense sense of self-satisfaction the one gets from winning a pointless argument. v., To be so addicted to proving yourself right that you argue compulsively, and endlessly, about anything and everything.
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Masdebation
Created by: milorush
Pronunciation: (n.) mass-dee-ba-shun (intr. v.) mass-dee-bate
Sentence: I've seldom seen such offensive and public displays of masdebation as witnessed in a classroom of freshmen boys. Some of them are so intent on proving their naive points that they won't give it up until they go blind.
Etymology: mas[tur]bation + deb[ate]
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COMMENTS:
Chuckling ... just the right tinge of risque as it rolls off the tongue! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-11: 14:36:00
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Argusive
Created by: eljono
Pronunciation:
Sentence: She's very argusive, she just loves being right
Etymology: argumentative + compulsive
Oddified
Created by: CHUKWUSOM
Pronunciation: Dead guy
Sentence: U are dead
Etymology: Ggtds
Fallowvictory
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: Fa - low - vik - toe - ree
Sentence: It was another fallowvictory for Ted. He had proven to his doubting neighbors that he could back his SUV into the garage blindfolded. It would take the better part of the summer to reconstruct the new family room addition that shared its back wall. Nevermind, Ted thought.... he decided to bask in the satisfaction that he was right, once again.
Etymology: Fallow (cultivated land that is not seeded or productive; undeveloped but potentially useful; condition of being unseeded) + Victory (state of having triumphed; defeat of enemy or opponent)
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COMMENTS:
love it - Jabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:03:00
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Bickerbait
Created by: G1GGSY11
Pronunciation: bic-er-bait
Sentence: he constantly bickerbaits, anything for an argument
Etymology: bicker + bait
Disputin
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: disˈpyoōtin
Sentence: Victor's detractors referred to him as Disputin. He seemed to revel in any opportunity to jump in on a debate. Whatever opinion someone expressed, he was all too ready to take up the opposing argument. It didn't matter how trivial the point, he would hammer his rival into submission. The only thing worse his assault was the gloating that followed.
Etymology: dispute (a disagreement, argument, or debate) + Rasputin (Russian monk. He exerted great influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his family during World War I known for his powers of elocution)
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COMMENTS:
Can't argue over a dispute about Rasputin.... - Mustang, 2008-11-10: 06:55:00
Very interesting blend - OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-11: 03:45:00
great word - Jabberwocky, 2008-11-11: 08:01:00
simple yet so meaningful.... - rombus, 2008-11-11: 10:52:00
excellent word!! This is one for the dictionary! - libertybelle, 2008-11-11: 12:28:00
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Smugstruggle
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: smug strug gill
Sentence: Nigel was always up for a smugstruggle. He was competitive to the point of nauseum. He'd cheat, connive and find a way to always win the argument and then rub everyone's nose in it. To prove himself right about dangerous butterknives, he cut off his finger with it. Many wished he had severed his tongue instead!
Etymology: Smug (marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction) & Struggle (be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight)
Sothereathon
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: soh-th air-uh-thon
Sentence: Craig is always right. It doesn't matter how trivial or meaningless the point is, he must convince everybody that he knows more than them. His friends, the few he has left, refer to his pointless rantings as sothereathons.
Etymology: so there (used for emphasis, or to show that something is being done in opposition to someone else's wishes)+ marathon (any contest, event, or the like, of great, or greater than normal, length or duration or requiring exceptional endurance)
Smugacious
Created by: UncleRaf
Pronunciation: Smug-ay-shee-us
Sentence: I wanted so much to smack off that smugacious look on his face once and for all!
Etymology:
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by MithrilShadow. Thank you MithrilShadow. ~ James
silveryaspen - 2008-01-11: 14:41:00
What a fun definition. It certainly generated some fun and funny creations! Thanks MithrilShadow!
silveryaspen - 2008-01-11: 14:44:00
James ... that's some finger sandwish he's making in your cartoon! Wonder how many people noticed it like me and went ... Ouch! Yuk! As Dr. Phil would ask ... "What were you thinking?" (chuckle)
Thanks for the positive comments Silveryaspen. I'm glad that you got my point! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by MithrilShadow. Thank you MithrilShadow. ~ James