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DEFINITION: n., A set of product instructions, or a warning label, which is so obviously self-evident that it should be completely unnecessary. v., To provide unneeded directions, advice and/or warnings.
Verboticisms
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Stuplicit
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: stu/plic/it
Sentence: The warning label on the glass bottle was completely stuplicit; "Do not eat the bottle".
Etymology: stupid + explicit
Duhrections
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: duh-reck-shuns
Sentence: It seems evident to me that one shouldn't place their bare hand directly into a running snow blower, but apparently all of the visitors to my emergency room that come in with missing fingers due to doing just that failed to read the clearly marked duhrections on the side of the machine.
Etymology: duh + directions
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COMMENTS:
This is perfect - zxvasdf, 2008-11-05: 10:46:00
This is perfect - zxvasdf, 2008-11-05: 10:46:00
Very good!! - Mustang, 2008-11-05: 19:49:00
Duhlightful! - Nosila, 2008-11-05: 21:58:00
But duh snow wasn't coming out! Love your word! - artr, 2008-11-06: 07:46:00
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Dimstruction
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: dim-struhk-shuh n
Sentence: Many products come with dimstructions, directions that are so obvious or illconceived that most people don't even bother to read them.
Etymology: dim (not clear to the mind) + instruction (knowledge or information imparted)
Qeduh
Created by: CDH167
Pronunciation: kyoo-ee-duh
Sentence: "Do not lick blade while chainsaw is running? QEDuh!"
Etymology: 'QED' from (quod erat demonstrandum), a phrased used at the end of a logical proof, Latin for 'ta-da!' + 'duh,' onomatopeic ignorance
Binstructions
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: binstrəkshənz
Sentence: Many products come with grinstructions, directions that are so ludicrous that you have to laugh. Others, especially those from power tools, have grimstructions with their graphic depictions of severed limbs. Ultimately all are binstructions, destined or a quick trip to the recycle container.
Etymology: bin (a receptacle in which to deposit trash or recyclables) + instructions (detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled)
Retarditure
Created by: day4ghee
Pronunciation: RET-ARD-IT-URE
Sentence: BECKY SOON LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF RETARDITURE AFTER DROPPING HER MEGADRY 21,0000 IN THE TUB.
Etymology:
Warningunneeded
Created by: markhoward91
Pronunciation: warning/un/need/ed
Sentence: Dude, don't jump off a cliff. Warningunneeded.
Etymology:
Dimstructions
Created by: Dougalistic
Pronunciation: Dim-struct-shuns
Sentence: That's a bit of an obvious dimstruction
Etymology: Dim & Instruction
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COMMENTS:
nice combo - silveryaspen, 2008-01-08: 13:20:00
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Lobotohowto
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: Low + Bot + To + How + To
Sentence: As Howard opened the box and plugged in his new electric can opener, he noiced a small booklet, which he identified as another lobotohowto. It offered the usual helpful hints such as "do not put fingers near sharp moving blades", "do not use to open hazardous materials", "do not put in dishwasher" and finally, "do not use to cut out coupons". He wondered how many hands, fingers, knees and toes had been saved by these little tidbits.
Etymology: Lobotomy is added to "how-to" (a set of instructions or manual) to yield a booklet or pamphlet of instructions meant for someone who has had sections of their brain removed.
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COMMENTS:
Love it! - metrohumanx, 2008-11-06: 23:48:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James
OZZIEBOB - 2008-01-09: 03:47:00
Great word!
Today's definition was suggested by yellowbird. Thank you yellowbird. ~ James