Verboticisms

Created by: JakeStephens3

Pronunciation: Combining the words repel and appearal to

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: hawlt-koo-tyr

Sentence: Janey had just about had it with the bar scene until she discovered haltcouture. If she wears no makeup, the frumpiest clothes she can find she can hang out with her friends and not have to constantly fend off hormone-laden guys.

Etymology: Halt (end, stoppage) + Haute couture (High fashion)

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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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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: θəgripelənt

Sentence: The last time Brittney went to the club, she spent much of her time warding off various gangsta types who*s **You know you want it** attitude made it hard for her to enjoy much of anything. Tonight she is wearing her best thugrepellant. Her outfit displays barely a single curve. She is determined to be as rethugnant as possible. Her new attitude; **Don*t thug me!**.

Etymology: thug (a violent person, esp. a criminal) + repellant (causing disgust or distaste) A play on bug repellant

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Created by: adbern

Pronunciation: dee-looking

Sentence: it's away of life

Etymology: speak for itself

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Created by: paintergrl1313

Pronunciation: anti + iss + ory

Sentence: These overalls are a great antissory, no one's asked for my number yet!

Etymology: Anti + accessory = antissory

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Created by: allwise

Pronunciation: a-void-ress

Sentence: she had a bad day, so she avoidressed nastily, and wore a frown so full of spite that everyone else got down too.

Etymology: dressing to avoid attention.

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Created by: Madamemojo

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: əglēvīz

Sentence: There are times when Joyce just isn’t interested in attracting the guys. That’s when she dons her ugLevis.

Etymology: ugly (unpleasant or repulsive, esp. in appearance) + Levi’s (brand of denim pants)

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Created by: toralora

Pronunciation: so/sial/ice/oh/lait/or

Sentence: My scarf is a great socialisolator, I always manage to be by myself when I wear it.

Etymology: social + isolator/isolation

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