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DEFINITION: v. To whack someone over the head with a pot (or any other handy utensil), because they won't do what you say. n. A complaint about someone who doesn't do things the way you want.
Wisesmack
Top verboticism of the day created by splendiction
Pronunciation: waIZ 'smaK
Sentence: “SMACK!” She delivered a quick decisive wisesmack after he whispered, “Yes, YOU’RE ALWAYS RIGHT...except in this case”.
Etymology: A play on the word WISECRACK. It is from WISE (smart) and SMACK: a rough blow (often to the head with whatever object is closest at hand) delivered like a wise or smart remark.
Created by: splendiction.
More Top Verboticisms:
(Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Potulance: /paht-chew-luhnce/ Kate's moods and irritability were so predictable Pete knew the moment he heard the kitchen cupboard doors squeak open he was in for a barrage of her potulance. Etymology: Using PETULANCE, meaning ill humor, irritability + POT Created by: readerwriter.
Comments:
good one! - mrskellyscl, 2009-04-29: 09:15:00
very funny - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-29: 12:39:00
Ensaucer: /rhymes with enforcer/ Miss Gertrude was a strict disciplinarian in the home economics classes. Any wayward kitchen techniques were beaten out of the students by her use of the ensaucer. Etymology: enforce + saucer Created by: petaj.
Comments:
I'd like to re-ensauce my appreciation of this :-) - emdeejay, 2009-04-29: 19:54:00
Potsquabble: /pah t sk waab el/ Mike knew he was in for a potsquabble when arguing with Becky that Kwik Trip was spelled with a "Q", and not a "Kw". He knew he was wrong since he had gassed up there not 10 minutes ago and distinctly remembered the sign. Becky already had her cast iron pan in hand... Etymology: Pot (cooking vessel for the stove, also called a pan) + squabble (a fight) Created by: Biscotti.
Comments:
Very apt. Love it - emdeejay, 2009-04-29: 02:49:00
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