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DEFINITION: v. , To groom oneself in inappropriate places or at inappropriate times n., A person who practices personal hygiene in public places.
Verboticisms
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Fauxpolish
Created by: mplsbohemian
Pronunciation: foh-PAHL-ihsh
Sentence: Alex's girlfriend of six months was on thin ice when she fauxpolished her make-up in the middle of his great-great-auntie's funeral.
Etymology: faux pas + polish (to polish one's appearance, or nail polish)
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COMMENTS:
Yup, waaaaay off my game. - mplsbohemian, 2007-12-09: 12:01:00
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Mushigroom
Created by: chaiandallthatjazz
Pronunciation: sounds like mushroom with a short i and g thrown in there
Sentence: v) He had the nerve to go mushigrooming around...how completely disrespectful, not to mention disgusting. n) He's a mushigroom; expect to see something gross.
Etymology:
Ailclipping
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: ayl-kli-ping
Sentence: No one spoke up, but all were obviously disgusted by Rita's lunchtime ailclipping ritual of first plucking stray eyebrow hairs then flossing at the employee breakroom table.
Etymology: ail: sick, ill + nailclipping
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COMMENTS:
nice - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-07: 14:03:00
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Commanicure
Created by: hendrixius
Pronunciation: /kah-man-uh-kure/
Sentence: I can't believe Suzy insists on commanicuring her toenails in the middle of her commencement address...
Etymology: "common" and "manicure"
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COMMENTS:
at least she wasn't commandomanicuring - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-07: 14:01:00
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Repreenhensible
Created by: thegoatisbad
Pronunciation: rep·reen·hen·si·bul
Sentence: Kimberly's office etiquette was repreenhensible. Kimberly thought she was being sneaky when she ducked under her desk to floss her teeth, but her stealth was stymied by her tenancy to to toss her used floss on the floor. "Biohazard" said Zinnia; "Oftendsive" said Loretta.
Etymology: reprehensible (blameworthy) + preen (to groom)
Vanityflair
Created by: psi4got
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Ellen was completely oblivious that her vanityflair caused others to stare in disgust and amazement. She simply assumed everyone loved looking at her when, in fact, they couldn't look away as she trimmed her toenails and plucked nose hairs regardless of social conventions.
Etymology: She's so vain. I'll bet she thinks this moment is about her.
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COMMENTS:
good word - Nosila, 2010-03-30: 23:15:00
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Prinkompoop
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: PRIN-kuhm-poop
Sentence: Bob thought that he was "groomed-to-zoom", but too many "hairs in the butter" by Bob, a persistent prinkompoop, seemed more likely to lead to gloom.
Etymology: Blend of PRINK: to preen, to groom oneself, to smarten up oneself; NINCOMPOOP: one who acts foolishly - enough & esp not to know when & where to groom. HAIRS IN THE BUTTER (sl) a delicate situation. GROOMED TO ZOOM (sl): well dressed & preened.
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COMMENTS:
great word - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-07: 13:59:00
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Primpimp
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Primp + pimp
Sentence: Elwood regarded himself as a suave and debonair stud and would pass up no opportunity to primpimp, no matter where he was or who may be watching
Etymology: Primp + pimp
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COMMENTS:
Good one! - Stevenson0, 2007-12-07: 15:16:00
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Shownailclipper
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: sho-nail-clip-per
Sentence: C.J. is a shownailclipper. Shards of his DNA can be found throughout our office.
Etymology: show, toenail clipper
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COMMENTS:
excellent but gross - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-07: 13:52:00
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Obliviprimp
Created by: ReputedTart
Pronunciation: o-bliv-uh-primp
Sentence: Forensics made a quick determination that the car accident had been caused by an obliviprimp when they saw the tray of makeup attached to the dashboard.
Etymology: Oblivious + primp
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie Thank you kabloozie ~ James
silveryaspen - 2007-12-07: 19:12:00
nice irony ... liked it a lot
Thanks silveryaspen ~ James
Mindy1955 - 2007-12-08: 07:09:00
Mindy1955 - 2007-12-08: 07:10:00
Simple I like it.
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie. ~ James