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DEFINITION: n., A "talent" for which an individual takes a great deal of personal pride, even though it is just a common, mundane skill that almost everyone can do. v., To take pride in a special talent which in fact is not special at all.
Verboticisms
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Craptitude
Created by: Tjay33
Pronunciation: Cr-ap-tee-tude
Sentence: Billy's parents actively encouraged him to eat enormous amounts as they thouht he had a natural craptitude for eating. The proud look on their faces said it all when Billy started to tuck into his fourth family sized bag of crisps.
Etymology: Crap(nonsense, rubbish) + Aptitude(an ability,inclination or skill)
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COMMENTS:
that definitely would produce a load of craptitude - Jabberwocky, 2008-11-18: 10:55:00
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Normceptional
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: norm/cep/tion/al
Sentence: He is normceptional at walking and talking at the same time.
Etymology: normal + exceptional
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COMMENTS:
ha ha great word think u sould be ahead off everyone - purpleman, 2008-02-01: 15:24:00
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Savaint
Created by: MsPettyAdams
Pronunciation: sav-aynt
Sentence: "Jeff can peel an orange in one whole strip! He's a genius!" "Yes, darling, lucky you, your husband is an absolute savain't."
Etymology: French term savant, meaning "learned person" combined with African American vernacular term ain't, meaning "is not"
Blovomatic
Created by: HerOralHighness
Pronunciation: bloh-voh-matic
Sentence: Rowland was blovomatic about his spud-munching abilities, to say the least.
Etymology: bloviate (To discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner) and Automatic ( Acting or done without volition or conscious control; involuntary)
Pomproud
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: pämproud
Sentence: Bobby's parents were pomproud of every little thing he did. They would praise him when he tied his own shoes. They would laud his ability to fix his own breakfast. The fact that Bobby is a college graduate doesn't seem to deter their enthusiasm.
Etymology: pompous (affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important) + proud (feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction)
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COMMENTS:
Excellent word. Sad yet funny. - metrohumanx, 2008-11-21: 08:27:00
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Spannerism
Created by: Dougalistic
Pronunciation: Span-ner-is-ummm
Sentence: "Gareth, everyone can just pick up a pencil and chuck it across a room, that is not 'unique' or clever at all. Your a tool, in fact that spannerism you just did proves my point. You buffoon.
Etymology: Spanner - Has 2 meanings. Main name refers to a tool mechanics use that is big and heavy. Can also be used as a derogative term to describe a stupid or retarded person. If you add ism to the end you are stating it is a condition or illness.
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COMMENTS:
I think it has three meanings! Brings to mind a limerick about a young "lady". Interesting word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-25: 15:45:00
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Proudindulgence
Created by: kmartinmt
Pronunciation: proud-in-dul-gence
Sentence: " had what you would call a Proudindulgence in the art of eating food."
Etymology:
Nilskill
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: nil skil
Sentence: Johnny's parents were so proud of his nilskill...gorging himself on anything in sight. He'd honed his talents after years of training and practice.
Etymology: nil (nothing) & skill (talent or ability)
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COMMENTS:
Short, sharp and spot on. Excellent creation! - bananabender, 2008-01-25: 01:14:00
Cheers, bananabender...I'm glad it a-peel-ed to you! - Nosila, 2008-01-25: 19:23:00
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Chompitence
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: chomp/i/tenss
Sentence: Chris' chompitence was to chew food in perfect time to the music being played in the restaurant.
Etymology: chomp + competence
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COMMENTS:
Haha, awesome! - Banky, 2008-01-25: 11:07:00
terrific! - gundlefinger, 2008-01-25: 19:47:00
Absolutely brilliant! Sounds like Chris is a "glutton for nourishment". Wonder if there's a lingering malady somewhere in his chonkey head!? - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-25: 15:22:00
Another great creation by changing just one letter ... very clever again! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-25: 21:58:00
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Craptitude
Created by: Banky
Pronunciation: krap-ti-tood
Sentence: Despite his pride over knowing the name of every Real World participant over the last 19 seasons, somehow Evan couldn't parlay this craptitude into gainful employment.
Etymology: crap - sheer worthless feculence + aptitude - an ability given of natural sources
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COMMENTS:
Clever! - bananabender, 2008-01-25: 01:17:00
Good word combo! :) - Dougalistic, 2008-01-25: 04:36:00
I can't even think of a word now. Craptitude is exactly right. - zebrahdh, 2008-01-25: 05:31:00
excellent - Jabberwocky, 2008-01-25: 11:18:00
You really wiped us out with this clever creation! Right on! - silveryaspen, 2008-01-25: 11:42:00
Clap, clap, clap for "crapitude" Really good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-01-25: 15:31:00
I should learn to read the previously submitted words before submitting something similar but less funny. - ErWenn, 2008-01-26: 12:31:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by zebrahdh. Thank you zebrahdh. ~ James
zebrahdh - 2008-01-25: 05:24:00
When I suggested this one, I just knew it was a winner! :)
Today's definition was suggested by zebrahdh. Thank you zebrahdh. ~ James