Verboticism: Wardprobe

'Eewhh! I should have done a visual inspection first.'

DEFINITION: To systematically sniff your clothing as you remove it, in order to determine whether or not any of it can be "safely" worn again.

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Wardprobe

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: ward/prohb

Sentence: On washing day I always do a wardprobe on my shirts to try and cut down on the number of loads I need to do. Wardprobing is now listed in all energy saving pamphlets as a way to cut back on the wasteful use of hot water.

Etymology: wardrobe + probe = ward(p)robe

Points: 959

Comments: Wardprobe

erasmus - 2007-03-05: 09:34:00
I like this one too, shame I've ran out of votes. have a woohoo! instead.

Jabberwocky - 2007-03-05: 10:18:00
I'll vote for it - I loved The Lion The Witch and The Wardprobe

Alchemist - 2007-03-05: 20:47:00
sometimes I need to rewardprobe, just to make sure...