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DEFINITION: n. A valentine gift which does not cause weight gain. v. To give a non-fattening gift as a symbol of love, which should not be interpreted -- under any circumstances -- as a comment on the recipient's weight.
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Valenthin
Created by: silveryaspen
Pronunciation: val en thin
Sentence: Not a word by Peter was said, as on her valentine card, Bunny read: "Lettuce see if you carrot all for me, or if you'll just turnip your nose at my gift for thee." Bunny opened the boks, and to her choy, liked the long green, better than chocolate or soy. Together they crunched and munched, enjoying a great din-din. "Oh! Peter! You're some bunny! There's nothing wrong with your valenthin!"
Etymology: VALENTINE, THIN. Valentine - gift given to express love on February Fourteenth of each year. THIN - to be slim, or to keep being slim, that is to have, and keep on having, very little body fat.
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COMMENTS:
(Long green with a short future could also refer to money, double meanings from this funnybunny) - silveryaspen, 2009-02-09: 00:35:00
Very clever. Hehe. - GlobalGallery, 2009-02-09: 02:03:00
lovely sentence - Jabberwocky, 2009-02-09: 13:28:00
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Goodiva
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: gooddahyva
Sentence: Will's ample-figured girlfriend loves her chocolate. Valentine's Day puts him in a quandary. Does he support her desire to be healthier or her vices? He may have found a way to do both as long as she doesn't notice the slight labeling change on the big box of sugar-free knockoff brand of Goodiva chocolates.
Etymology: good (of high quality) + Godiva (brand of high-end chocolate)
Xerofatgy
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: Xe/ro/fat/gy
Sentence: A xerofatgy Valentine gift is perfect for that Jenny Craig bound partner.
Etymology: XEROFATGY - from XEROPHAGY (a fast observed among the primitive Christians) + FAT
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COMMENTS:
Thanks for introducing me to another new word. Apt and unique! Super originality. - silveryaspen, 2009-02-09: 10:44:00
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Lowcalentine
Created by: skampy
Pronunciation: low-cal-entine
Sentence: I got you this lowcalentine to show you how much i love you and the fact that you just lost 19 pounds on the master cleanse.
Etymology:
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COMMENTS:
I like it! - kateinkorea, 2009-02-10: 09:12:00
Perfect blend of low calorie and valentine ... right on the definition ... superb verbotomy! Welcome! - silveryaspen, 2009-02-10: 18:07:00
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Smattening
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: sma-ten-ing
Sentence: Steven Stoopifidis, made sure to give a smattening Valentines heart to his sweetie, Miss Bootie Badonkazonker.
Etymology: Smack - To strike or slap smartly, with or as if with the open hand. Fattening - To make plump or fat.
Allyouneedislove
Created by: splendiction
Pronunciation: all you need is love
Sentence: Allyouneedislove love, love is all you need...not chocolate.
Etymology: From a famous song by the late John Lennon.
Unfattering
Created by: catalina
Pronunciation: UN-FAT-TER-ING
Sentence: I knew that you would be flattered by the unfattering gift I gave you for valentines day.
Etymology: Flattering
Carborater
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: CAR-bo-rayt-ehr
Sentence: Much to the chagrin of his wife Sadie, Carmichael was overly concerned about her health and her weight and he was a meticulous carborater and only upon careful examination of the listing of ingredients would he buy the least fattening foods, including Valentines day candy offerings.
Etymology: Blend of 'carbo' or carbohydrate and 'rater'....one who rates or assesses. A play on the word 'carburetor'..a device that meters 'fuel' to an engine.
Heartlyanycalories
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: hart/lee/any/cal/or/ees
Sentence: Heartlyanycalories is the newest sensation to hit the shelves this Valentines day. Each box of these chocolate peanut butter hearts is generously laced with salmonella that will ensure not only that you don't gain an ounce but guarantees that you'll lose plenty.
Etymology: heart + hardly any calories
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COMMENTS:
Great - TJayzz, 2009-02-09: 07:52:00
Sizzling sentence, better than the news has done! Your verbotomy is a confection of perfection! - silveryaspen, 2009-02-09: 10:42:00
good play on words...liked it. - mweinmann, 2009-02-10: 09:36:00
That's so funny. - kateinkorea, 2009-02-12: 21:25:00
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Joulery
Created by: readerwriter
Pronunciation: jool-er-ee
Sentence: As Carmella stared at the softly gleaming string of pearls in front of her, she knew she had invented the perfect Valentine's gift. She would apply for the patent today! The hard, round vitamin-packed, sugar-free morsels she had meticulously drilled holes in would be called "joulery." Her company would be called Aunty's Joules because, of course, she was against anyone gaining weight from eating her creation. She knew she had a winner in these tough economic times. Dinner and a gift, all in one!
Etymology: A play on JOULE, meaning the energy created by caloric intake.
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COMMENTS:
When Carmella discovered her pearls weren't real, was she shocked? - silveryaspen, 2009-02-09: 10:47:00
Yes, especially as they were cast before swine! - readerwriter, 2009-02-09: 15:14:00
LOL - silveryaspen, 2009-02-09: 19:48:00
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Comments:
Verbotomy - 2009-02-09: 00:01:01
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James
Verbotomy - 2012-02-08: 00:37:00
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James