Verboticisms

Created by: contratempo

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Created by: andconick

Pronunciation: kar-uht-toh-pee-uhn

Sentence: Jim used more props that Carrot Top, hence he is such a carrottopian.

Etymology: Carrot Top (An American comic, known for his use of props to enhance his stand-up act).

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Created by: 8Revolution8

Pronunciation: poser/rize

Sentence: "Oh no, he's poserizing again!"

Etymology: poser(wannabe) + accessorize

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It poses more questions than it answers. Very good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-14: 17:36:00

Perfect word for actresses and actors ... on and off the stage! Great create! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-14: 18:59:00

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: mərθdāsoō

Sentence: Wesley thought he was putting together a really special, sexy outfit for the upcoming pool party. With his short shorts and **wife beater** he was exposing more pasty white skin than a vat of cracklings. His friends referred to it as his mirthdaysuit, but those were only the ones who weren*t laughing so hard they couldn*t talk.

Etymology: mirth (amusement, esp. as expressed in laughter) + birthday suit (nudity; the clothes you were born with)

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COMMENTS:

mirthologically good word - Nosila, 2010-05-04: 22:13:00

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Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: foe-shun-NUT-ee

Sentence: Willard is an absolute fauxtionutty who will wear anything whether it be bizarre, too brief, inappropriate or just downright idiotic to mask what he considers to be his weak points in both personality and physical appearance.

Etymology: Blend of 'faux' (false, fake) 'fashion' (style or mode) and 'nutty' (dopey, loony, crazy)

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Created by: nadiealkon

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Etymology: from latin "socius", companion, and "consuetudo" , costume,

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Created by: Tigger

Pronunciation: /kor-nuh-ment/

Sentence: Eugene, undeterred by his previous failures, showed up at the pub with his latest cornament ― a 2x4 piece of lumber and a tee shirt that said, "Got wood... Looking for beaver."

Etymology: corny - trite, or lacking in subtlety (1930's slang, originally "something appealing to country folk") + ornament - something that decorates or adorns; an embellishment (from Latin, ornare "equip, adorn")

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Perhaps he was on beaver patrol. Sorry, I know, it's a bit cornary! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-14: 16:39:00

Until I read your sentence, cornament conjured up visions of younicorns! Clever creation! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-14: 18:49:00

HA! LOL sentence! - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-14: 19:24:00

Good stuff. - ErWenn, 2008-02-14: 22:38:00

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Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: ASS sess or ize

Sentence: Yup, Darryl certainly put the word "ass" in assessoreyes. In fact if he bent over fast, most of his would spill out for all to see (and he'd get a little behind in his housework). Good thing St.Pat's was only a month or so away, so he'd be able to put on his green pair! Butt, I digress...

Etymology: Ass (we all know one or two) & accessories & eyes (seeing those shorts hurts mine)

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Created by: PinkMascara

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Etymology: A mix of Humorous, Uniform and None-conformist.

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Created by: LibbyR

Pronunciation: sat-ire-ical

Sentence: Jim has gone beyond 'ironic' - his nerd-cool specs are totally sattirical.

Etymology: attire (clothes, costume) + satirical (indulging in irony or parody)

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