Verboticism: Flattern

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Flattern

Created by: Kyoti

Pronunciation: Flat-turn

Sentence: Monique had the looks and the talent to go far in her career, if not for the annoying need to be flatterned by those around her.

Etymology: Flattery+slattern(self-image)

Points: 635

Comments: Flattern

Jabberwocky - 2007-07-13: 14:11:00
clever

Kyoti - 2007-07-13: 15:07:00
Ohhh, do you really think so? I mean it's okay and all, but it needs something more, don't you think? Am I being too flatternacious? ;D

purpleartichokes - 2007-07-13: 15:17:00
flatter-eater.

Kyoti - 2007-07-13: 16:24:00
Yep, that's it!