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DEFINITION: v., To receive a gift covered in previously used wrap. n., Recycled gift-wrap, may or may not suit the occasion.
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Wrapresent
Created by: CaptainHuggyface
Pronunciation: Rap-Re-Cent
Sentence: "Billy, what's with this wrapping paper? It looks like the same paper I wrapped your gift in yesterday." "Yeah, sis...I'm just tryin' to WrapReSent, yo."
Etymology: Urban slang
Wrapredux
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: rap-re-dux
Sentence: Trying his best to put positive spin on his miserly habit of reusing wrapping paper, Elmore blithely referred to it as 'rapredux', thinking others would regard it and his stinginess favorably.
Etymology: Blend of wrap and redux....('to bring back')
Rebesmearing
Created by: kateinkorea
Pronunciation: re be SMEER ing
Sentence: His rebesmearing of the Christmas gift was insulting as the gift wrap was clearly used, wrinkled, and for a wedding for heaven's sake!
Etymology: BESMEAR: to cover, make dirty RE: again
Pastiwrap
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation: Pass-tee-rap
Sentence: Joan was amazed at Frank's ability to wrap presents. The box was beautifully wrapped with an intricate bow to match. But upon further inspection of Frank's box, Joan noticed a small portion of a "From - To" sticker on the side and she knew it was pastiwrapped.
Etymology: Combination of "Past" - Having existed or taken place in a period before the present; and "Wrap" - to cover especially by winding or folding.
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COMMENTS:
Ha ha ha....Good one! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:17:00
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Wrapcycled
Created by: xirtam
Pronunciation: rap-sahy-kuhl-d
Sentence: To save money Bill wrapcycled all the paper from the gifts he had received and used on what he gave away.
Etymology: Wrap: From Gift Wrap - a tough paper used for wrapping. + Recycled: to undergo reuse or renewal; be subject to or suitable for further use, activity, etc.
Giftcrap
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: gift-krap
Sentence: She may have thought more of the John Deere sweater if it didn't come packaged in the giftcrap from his bachelor party.
Etymology: gift wrap, crap
Rewrappled
Created by: Hawgy
Pronunciation: re-wrap-pled
Sentence: I rewrappled your gift with this old newspaper.
Etymology: A combination of recyled and wrapping
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COMMENTS:
Simple but effective...wrapturous - Nosila, 2008-12-22: 23:07:00
I like the way that sounds...Rewrappled....kind of fruity! - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:14:00
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Regenwraperate
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: ree-jen-rap-er-ate
Sentence: He thought he'd regenwraperate the 20 year old Christmas afghan that his aunt crocheted for him would make a great wrapping for the cookies and fruitcake to give to his girlfriend, minus the dog hair of course.
Etymology: regenerate (to breathe new life into, renew, restore) + wrap (to cover in fancy paper)
Wraponomical
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: wrap/uh/nom/i/kuhl
Sentence: John is a seasoned wraponomical gifter, retriving wrapcycled paper from his special wrapceptacle where he keeps all his wrapclaimed paper.
Etymology: wrap + economical
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COMMENTS:
bravo John - he should buy a special Christmas plant called a recyclamen - Jabberwocky, 2007-12-19: 12:44:00
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Giftscrap
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: giftskrap
Sentence: Jerry reuses as many things as he can. He says he is being environmentally-conscious. His friends think his use of giftscrap is just tacky and cheap.
Etymology: gift-wrap (decorative paper for wrapping presents) + scrap (any waste articles or discarded material)
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie. ~ James
By the way, if you're looking for the some cool ideas to help make reused wrapping paper actually look good, check out Franke James's article Green Delights of Junk Mail Gift Wrap on PlanetGreen. ~ James
silveryaspen - 2008-12-22: 19:02:00
Excellent. Easy to remember and fun to say ... meaning so easily apparent.
Today's definition was suggested by kabloozie. Thank you kabloozie. ~ James
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