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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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Dumplain
Created by: Discoveria
Pronunciation: dumm-PLAYN
Sentence: I used to dumplain to all my friends; now they say I'm so stupid I can't even dumplain properly!
Etymology: dumb (stupid) + complain (express displeasure)
Ludigrouse
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: LOO-deh-growse
Sentence: As was so often the case lately, Miranda would catch herself in some silly blunder and would ludigrouse aloud with self admonishment.
Etymology: Blend of the words 'ludicrous' (adj: provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable) and 'grouse' (v.To grumble; complain)
Dohp
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: do ope
Sentence: After Selena had accidentally e-mailed everyone on her mailing list about how she really felt about her co-workers and boss, she tried not to dohp all day. It was bad enough putting her thoughts on paper, but circulating them at work was career suicide.
Etymology: Doh (Homer Simpson's expression when he realizes he has done something stupid) & Dope (an ignorant or foolish person;stupidity)
Blowgoofus
Created by: angelheart
Pronunciation: blow-GOOF-us
Sentence: "Oh blowgoofus,I wish I had done it the other way"
Etymology:
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COMMENTS:
Just a crazy word made up by a crazy gal :) - angelheart, 2007-05-22: 15:51:00
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Melittle
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: mee-lit-l
Sentence: Janice will melittle herself in the hope that friends will counter by encouraging her. It doesn't always work that way.
Etymology: me (self) belittle (to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage)
Akerue
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /əˈkiˌɹu/ /uh-KEE-roo/
Sentence: Akerue! I should've known not to use hand dishwashing soap in the dishwasher.
Etymology: "Eureka" backwards.
Oydemi
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: oy-deh-MEE
Sentence: "Oydemi," sighed Alex, "I can't believe that I paid rent for the wrong month."
Etymology: Yiddish "oy" + Spanish "ay de mi" (oh my). I say this a lot.
Merdededieu
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: mared/di/doo
Sentence: "Merdededieu" he screamed as the toner cartridge exploded all over his new suit. That's okay he explained to the startled client - I'm just praying.
Etymology: merde (shit in French) + mere de dieu (mother of God
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COMMENTS:
magnifique! - galwaywegian, 2007-05-22: 07:32:00
naturellement, Jabberwocky is famous for mots tres magnifique - petaj, 2007-05-22: 09:23:00
Ooh la la - I am blusheeng - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-22: 11:53:00
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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
Crapapault
Created by: giveaphuk
Pronunciation: KRAP A PAULT
Sentence: she was crapapualted about reaching for the wrong container.
Etymology: to be thrown from a normal to bad situation because of you taking the wrong action.
Comments:
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
Jabberwocky Wins! Read about it and all the wild words from last week in Verbotoweek .
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. Thank you ohwtepph. ~ James