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DEFINITION: v. To pretend that you adore someone's pet even though it is annoyingly stupid, bizarrely threatening, or just plain stinky. n. A alarming pet or companion, which nevertheless requires fawning.
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Pseudopetadoritis
Created by: CanadianAndyCapp
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COMMENTS:
Meaning full! - silveryaspen, 2008-03-07: 22:27:00
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Civilserpent
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: siv il ser pent
Sentence: Monty Python had always had a crush on Ana Conda. When he had finally asked her out on a date, he picked her up in his Viper and took her out dancing the Mamba and the Fangdango, at the CobraCabana. They made a strange couple, as she was wearing her Boa and Garter and he his Mocassins and chewing Wrigglies gum. He asked for the bill and because he was a fast Adder, they left quickly in his old Rattler. When they got to his apartment, he slithered into the bedroom, came out with a ring and proposed. He then showed her his enormous asp, which was in a huge krait. Although it was a civilserpent, Ana became hissterical. Her breathing felt constricted and her heart was in the pit of her stomach. She ran out of hiss place and as she fled, he yelled after her, with venom, "I want my Diamondback!"
Etymology: Civil (not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others) & Serpent (snake) & Wordplay on civil servant (government employee)
Panicoddle
Created by: MrDave2176
Pronunciation: pan-EE-cod-dul
Sentence: The heightened rush of panicoddle was almost intoxicating as Martha reached a shaking finger to stroke Patrick's pet tarantula.
Etymology: Panic + ani(mal) + coddle
Lamboozle
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: lam boo zil
Sentence: Sally the shepherdess was such a babe that he would cuddle any four legged candyfloss carrier to get into those handknitted pantaloons. Unfortunately for him, his wool allergy put paid to his lanboozling. his skin on fire, he headed for the ER, alone, sheepishly.
Etymology: bamboozle, lamb.
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COMMENTS:
Another great punster of a sentence! your fun word has outstanding originality! - silveryaspen, 2008-03-07: 09:47:00
how do you come up with this stuff? very funny - Jabberwocky, 2008-03-07: 11:43:00
Ewe post such smuttonry! Wooly bully. - purpleartichokes, 2008-03-07: 12:00:00
He should ram some Lamb's rum down his throat, although it would probably make him feel wooly headed in the morning! Not baaaaad! - Nosila, 2008-03-07: 23:01:00
Lovely word; zany sentence! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-03-08: 21:09:00
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Pantsdancer
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: pantsdansər
Sentence: Frank's two best friends in the world, Rudy and Sally had a schnauzer that clearly was a child substitute. From the moment Frank entered the door until he left, their little angel was a pantsdancer. Rudy or Sally would ask, "Is he bothering you?" and Frank would politely respond "He's just happy to see me". What he really wanted to do was drop-kick the little fur-ball.
Etymology: Pants (trousers) + Dancer (a person who dances or whose profession is dancing)
Machosham
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: mahch-oh-sham
Sentence: Cleo commented, "Does my pet asp frighten you? You are trembling." Mark lied through his teeth, "I'm not quaking in fear, my dear. It is cold in here. I'm shivering. You have a very nice asp!" Cleo, choking down the laughter beneath her smile, thought ... that's okay ... machosham that he is ... he's still my machosham! Mark just wished he could call the police!
Etymology: Macho Man, Sham. Macho Man: having or showing characteristics conventionally regarded as male, especially physical strength and courage, aggressiveness, and lack of emotional response. Sham: fake.
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COMMENTS:
I think Mark must be a machokissed to put up with that - Jabberwocky, 2008-03-07: 11:46:00
Mark might need to take a aspirin! Good word; luv the sentence. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-03-08: 21:13:00
Mark was trying to avoid Cleo's Pyramid Scam...tut, tut! - Nosila, 2008-03-09: 04:02:00
Mark was trying to avoid Cleo's Pyramid Scam...tut, tut! - Nosila, 2008-03-09: 04:03:00
I can hear the Village People (who always appreciated a nice asp) singing "macho, machoshaaaaam!" Great word! - Jamagra, 2008-03-09: 11:12:00
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Pettunafish
Created by: bookowl
Pronunciation: peh/toona/fish
Sentence: Sue had grave reservations about swimming with Jonah's pettunafish, even though he swore it smelled like petunias.
Etymology: pet + tuna fish + petunia
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COMMENTS:
Cute, clever, and funny! - silveryaspen, 2008-03-07: 21:56:00
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Vetervex
Created by: kateinkorea
Pronunciation: VET er VEX
Sentence: Her vetervex with her animals caused concern for her roommates, especially when she wanted to share her room with an alligator.
Etymology: veterinary: associated with caring for the health of animals vex: to annoy or worry
Petronize
Created by: youmustvotenato
Pronunciation: like "patronize" except with pet.
Sentence: Much to my chagrin, I had to petronize my neighbor as he showed off his slimy kingsnake
Etymology: Pet;Patronize
Petinopoint
Created by: katzg
Pronunciation: pet-ee-no-point
Sentence: That three-toed sloth does so little it has to be a petinopoint.
Etymology: From pet + no point as in one can't see any point in having it. Also a play on the term " petit point " used in sewing.
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James
Tigger - 2008-03-07: 02:48:00
If I can post a YouTube link here, this one's pretty amusing, and relevant to this definition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq6NJ7kKEag
silveryaspen - 2009-01-01: 01:30:00
Song of the day is "Oh Deer, What can the matter be?"
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James