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DEFINITION: interj. A word, or sound, used to express disappointment when you realize you've made a really stupid mistake. v. To moan and groan about how stupid you are.
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Sheepshifters
Created by: Clayton
Pronunciation: SHEEP-shif-terz
Sentence: "Aw, sheepshifters!" exclaimed Jordan, dejectedly, lowering the rifle. "Now I'll never know who my real father is!"
Etymology: sheep + shapeshifters = whimsical jocularity
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COMMENTS:
what?!? - galwaywegian, 2007-05-22: 05:50:00
My thoughts exactly. - Clayton, 2007-05-22: 17:55:00
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Icantbelievituperation
Created by: karenanne
Pronunciation: eye cant bee LEE vih too per AY shun
Sentence: When George locked his keys in his car for the third time this month, making him late for work AND costing him $100 for the services of a locksmith, a series of icantbelievituperations were heard to leave his mouth as he bitterly bemoaned his own stupidity.
Etymology: "I can't believe it" + vituperation (sustained, harshly abusive language; railing against; condemnation; invective)
Ojit
Created by: treyb
Pronunciation: Oh-jit
Sentence: Ojit, I left my keys in the car...
Etymology:
Blunderstruck
Created by: rikboyee
Pronunciation: blun-der-struk
Sentence: looking down at the tube of fungal cream in my hand, then into the mirror at the toothbrush in my mouth, i was suddenly blunderstruck
Etymology: blunder, thunderstruck
Curseall
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: kers/awl
Sentence: Inappropriate language is the ultimate curseall
Etymology: curse + cureall
Damnwitted
Created by: ziggy41
Pronunciation: Dam-wit-tid
Sentence: I walked out of my house and on to the sidewalk, where I then walked to my work. My broad steps shortened when I noticed many people were leering at me. I was not known to be the 'evil' type, especially in my small town, so i knew something was wrong. I finally got to work when my secretary told me, to my utter dismay, I had forgot my pants... I was damnwitted with embarassment.
Etymology: Damn (expression of surprise or frustration) + Dimwitted (stupid)
Selfdivprecate
Created by: Rhyme79
Pronunciation: sell-f-div-pre-kate
Sentence: I always selfdivprecate when I've been sat waiting for the laptop to start up but then realise I've forgotten to press the button first.
Etymology: Self- myself, of the self. Divvy- slang for a stupid person. Wordplay on self-deprecate
Blunderspeak
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: blund - dur - speek
Sentence: Ohhh Nooo, Ohh Sheeet, Nnnnnn, BLGXXXXGT is all blunderspeak to signify that Nora has messed up again. She is always thinking of new words and phrases to express her displeasure at her mistakes.
Etymology: blunder, speak
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COMMENTS:
dagnabit good - Nosila, 2009-12-07: 21:08:00
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Mammameaculpa
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: ma ma mia kulpa
Sentence: Mammameaculpa, here I go again, My my, how can I resist mistakes? Mammameaculpa, does it show again? My my, just how much I've messed up? Yes, I've not been the smartest, Stupid since the day I started Why, why can't you see there's nothing I know?? Mammameaculpa, now I really know, My my, you should really let me go.
Etymology: Mamma Mia (Musical Play & Movies based on songs of ABBA;an Italian expression, denoting various kinds of emotions: surprise, fear, rejection, anguish) & Mea Culpa (an acknowledgment of your error or guilt)
Comments:
Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. For everyone interested in the parts of speech, this is our first definition which is specifically defined as an interjection. But feel free to create a noun, a verb, or even an adjective, if that's what sparks your fancy. Thank you ohwtepph! ~ James
Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 02:00:00
Jabberwocky Wins! Read about it and all the wild words from last week in Verbotoweek .
Verbotomy - 2009-12-07: 00:04:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. Thank you ohwtepph. ~ James