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'Is this shrink wrapping a new security feature?'

DEFINITION: v. To injure oneself physically, or to be reduced to a state of mental incapacity, when attempting to open shrink-wrapped CDs, DVDs or software. n. Packaging that is painfully difficult to open.

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Shrinkgrapple

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: SHRIHNGK-grap-puhl

Sentence: Alex sustained two bloodied knuckles from shrinkgrappling with his new DVD.

Etymology: shrink wrap + grapple

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Cellopain

Created by: ErWenn

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛləˌpeɪn/

Sentence: It almost seems that as technology gets more advanced and everything else becomes better designed, packaging produces more cellopain, not less.

Etymology: from cellophane + pain

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COMMENTS:

very good!! - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-15: 12:29:00

I was just about to submit that one ... glad I saw that you'd already done so! Nicely done! - mjmlabs, 2007-05-15: 23:50:00

petaj I've already used up my votes. But if i had one to spare... - petaj, 2007-05-16: 01:55:00

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Shrinkophrenic

Created by: toadstool57

Pronunciation: shrink-o-fren-ic

Sentence: David's alter personality comes out every time he tries to open a cd case, causing the family "shrink" to think he is shrinkophrenic.

Etymology: shrink/schizophrenic

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Awraposis

Created by: OZZIEBOB

Pronunciation: aw-rap-OH-sis

Sentence: Whenever Bob was needed to open skrink-wrapped items, it was not long before he began to wrapambulate wildly. A wraposcopy revealed that he had a severe case of awraposis. It was suggested that the condition was passed on to him from his father, but he refuses to take the rap. His "shrink" is still searching worldwide for a cure; and, hopefully, for Bob's sake, the matter will be wrapped-up soon.

Etymology: Blend of AWRY: disordered, disarranged, gone wrong; AWE: fear, dread, fright; WRAP: put something around, cover; & -OSIS: suffix usu. denoting a medical term or condition (pyschosis)

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COMMENTS:

your logic is very clear - Jabberwocky, 2008-08-18: 13:06:00

That's a Wrap for me...I'm in Wrapsody! - Nosila, 2008-08-18: 21:15:00

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Packajagging

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Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: pack-a-jag-ging

Sentence: Grandma bought little Timmy the video game he bugged about for weeks, unaware that it was protected by packajagging designed to discourage shoplifters and terrorists alike due to the risk of serious injury and/or mental meltdown. Trying to open the darn thing while the kid was jumping up and down shrieking with impatience because he wanted to play with it "right now!" was not exactly the Norman Rockwell moment she planned on. Finally, after shredding her fingers to pieces, she used her garden shears and managed to pry the game out, only to find that Timmy had gone outside with his new skateboard. "Merry @#$% Christmas," said Grandma as she poured herself a Gin and Tonic.

Etymology: packaging: material that is wrapped around a product + jag: cut or pricked by a sharp projection + jagging: cut unevenly or sharply

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COMMENTS:

too true... - Nosila, 2009-11-30: 21:58:00

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Packagotomy

Created by: texmom

Pronunciation: package -otto- me

Sentence: she was reduced to packagotomy while trying to open her new software.

Etymology: package - boxing material otomy - removal

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Plastastrophy

Created by: alphabetapolothology

Pronunciation: plas-TAS-tro-fee

Sentence:

Etymology: plastic & catastrophe

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Autodiscomutilate

Created by: duchessella

Pronunciation: aw-to-dis-co-MU-ti-late

Sentence: He autodiscomutilated with the newest Windows Vista.

Etymology: auto = self disco = any type of discs (CDs, DVDs, VCDs, CD-ROMs, etc.) mutilate = mutilation of both the physical self and the mental self

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COMMENTS:

good one! - galwaywegian, 2007-05-15: 07:17:00

nice! - heartnsoul, 2007-05-16: 01:48:00

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Inadequacedey

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: in/add/eh/qua/ceedy

Sentence: Every day he had to deal with his inadequacedey because he worked in a shrink wrap testing lab

Etymology: inadequacy + CD + cede (surrender)

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Plastimental

Created by: Rhyme79

Pronunciation: plass-tee-men-tall

Sentence: New CDs make me plastimental! I wish companies would realise the plastimental nature of shrink wrapping.

Etymology: A combination of the words 'plastic' and 'mental'.

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-15: 02:19:00
Today's definition was suggested by two writers: mana1066 and autophile. Thank you mana1066 and autophile! ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-11-30: 00:11:00
Today's definition was suggested by mana1066. Thank you mana1066. ~ James