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'Oh please stay! And don't worry about Robbie. '

DEFINITION: n. The sense of discomfort created when "a couple" says you are welcome to stay, even though their behavior suggests that you are getting in the way. v. To sit uncomfortably between two lovers.

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Thirdwheelui

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Created by: gdread

Pronunciation: third-WHEEL-oo-ee

Sentence: In the middle of my conversation with Annette, Robbie started playing with her hair and rubbing her inner thigh, which suffused me with a sense of thirdwheelui that lifted me from my chair and propelled me out the door with, "Well, look at the time, gotta go, bye."

Etymology: third wheel + ennui

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Awkwove

Created by: weareallbeautiful

Pronunciation: aw-k-w-uh-v

Sentence: Christine felt so awkwove around Robbie and Rita because they were so wrapped up in each other (literally) that she left the room.

Etymology: awkward+love

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Rompromise

Created by: Discoveria

Pronunciation: ROMP-row-myze

Sentence: I was determined to rompromise Diane and Robbie. No doodahs would be entering any whatsits on my watch!

Etymology: romp (to have playful or active sex) + compromise (to spoil)

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Gooseberrytude

Created by: TJayzz

Pronunciation: Gooz-buree-tude

Sentence: When Jill and Roger invited Mike to stay overnight, due to the snowstorm raging outside, he didn't think he would have to spend the whole evening feeling a right gooseberrytude while they smooched on the sofa.

Etymology: Gooseberry (a third person in the company of two lovers, who would rather be alone) + Intrude (being in a place or situation where one is unwelcome) = Gooseberrytude

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COMMENTS:

a little offbeat but nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-07-21: 14:03:00

A bit crazy, but sounds nice - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-22: 06:02:00

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Intrusivision

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Created by: ljknechtel

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Upsentivisit

ohwtepph

Created by: ohwtepph

Pronunciation: up-SEN-tih-vih-sit

Sentence: The upsentivisit was soon ending as I slowly made my way towards the door when I saw Robbie touching the untouchables.

Etymology: upset [discomfort] + sentimental [expressive of or appealing to sentiment, esp. the tender emotions and feelings] + (getting) intimate [what those two people are doing in the picture] + scrambled sensitive [easily irritated/annoyed] + visit [to stay with

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Falstality

Created by: krose1821

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Threesacrowditis

Created by: frosteefire

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Middlefiddle

Created by: Rhyme79

Pronunciation: mid-dull-fidd-dull

Sentence: Butch and Sandy were hinting to Dave that he was middlefiddle when he sat between them at the movies.

Etymology: Middle - getting in the middle. Fiddle - well, not the violin kind!

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Invitationitis

Created by: texmom

Pronunciation: in va tay shun eye tis

Sentence: He had the distinct feeling of invitationitis when the kissing started.

Etymology: invitation - asked to come/stay itis - illness

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-31: 01:11:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne! ~ James

texmom - 2007-05-31: 21:41:00
I enjoyed thinking of this one! And isn't it the truth!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2011-05-05: 00:03:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne. ~ James