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DEFINITION: n. A fashion accessory, or an approach to personal hygiene, which is designed, not to attract others, but rather to repel them. v. To dress for protection.
Verboticisms
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Halternative
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: hole-tur-nit-iv
Sentence: he wanted to approach her but she was looking so halternative that he decided against it
Etymology: halt, alternative
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COMMENTS:
That's what your get when you lead an halternative lifestyle. - wordmeister, 2007-02-23: 09:26:00
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Apparepel
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: a-parra-pel
Sentence: Apparently her apparepel was apropos at the "Single and Loving It" club. As it was the most unappealing it won the nonpareil award. (and that's enough alliteration)
Etymology: apparel (clothing) + repel (send away)
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COMMENTS:
whoah you're alliteration king! - erasmus, 2007-02-23: 04:09:00
praise and applause is a pleasant reply - thanks erasmus - petaj, 2007-02-23: 23:59:00
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Haltsirtop
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: halt/sur/top
Sentence: The amazing haltsirtop will instantly repel roving hands by stunning them and leaving them numb for several hours - John Cleese's voice saying Halt Sir available at an additional cost.
Etymology: halt + sir + halter top
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COMMENTS:
My armoredbracelet would go well with your haltsirtop - porsche, 2007-02-23: 10:18:00
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Hazmattire
Created by: Discoveria
Pronunciation: Haz-matt-tire
Sentence: Ruth's hazmattire was so potent that she was occasionally asked by the security services to attend protests just to get rid of the crowds.
Etymology: Hazmat + attire. Hazmat: short for 'hazardous materials', refers to hazmat suits which protect against chemicals/radiation. Attire: clothing
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COMMENTS:
Nice! available in your nearest Toxicware store? - Alchemist, 2007-02-23: 07:12:00
In the decondamnination section. Get the deconomy pack. - purpleartichokes, 2007-02-23: 15:53:00
I appear to have been well punderstood... - Discoveria, 2007-02-23: 16:35:00
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Amorarmor
Created by: sodium
Pronunciation: AM-mer-ar-mer
Sentence: To make sure she was only getting the attention of men who were genuinely interested in her, Kathleen always wore amorarmor when she went out.
Etymology: amorous + armor
Reparal
Created by: JakeStephens3
Pronunciation: Combining the words repel and appearal to
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Getoutfit
Created by: karenanne
Pronunciation: get out\' fit
Sentence: She had a perpetual scowl, and her getoutfit, a mixture of metal chains and leather covering almost every inch of her body, made her seem unapproachable.
Etymology: get out + outfit
Primpwimp
Created by: quippingqueen
Pronunciation: primp/wimp
Sentence: With a nothing but a bad case of halitosis going for her and a jolly red jumpsuit two sizes too big for her, chances were she was going to win the primpwimp prize of the year at her high school prom.
Etymology: primp + wimp
Inaccessory
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: in ack sess eree
Sentence: She wondered why, despite her constant inaccessorising, there always seemed that some sweaty sleazebag was immune to her loathing
Etymology: inaccessable, accessory
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COMMENTS:
does an inaccessory lead to moider? - erasmus, 2007-02-23: 04:12:00
Only in cases of frost degree murder, erasmus... - Osomatic, 2007-02-23: 04:47:00
Science has discovered that certain cretinovas and woetharios are actually ATTRACTED to inaccessories... - Alchemist, 2007-02-23: 07:16:00
Fantastic! Best verboticism yet. - ErWenn, 2007-02-23: 11:42:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by erasmus.
Thank you erasmus! ~ James
Hey Verbotomists, take a look at our first Verbotomy e-book "Word Games & Mind Games". You can download it as a PDF from our News page. ~ James.
Hey Verbotomists, take a look at our first Verbotomy e-book "Word Games & Mind Games". You can download it as a PDF from our News page. ~ James.
Hey Verbotomists, take a look at our first Verbotomy e-book "Word Games & Mind Games". You can download it as a PDF from our News page. ~ James.
adbern - 2007-02-23: 14:20:00
i'm curious about those panties...
adbern - 2007-02-23: 14:24:00
oepssss...I'm sorry
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Today's definition was suggested by erasmus. Thank you erasmus. ~ James