Verboticism: Yumsnatch

'Why are you licking the wrapper?'

DEFINITION: v. tr., To secretly snap up and gobble down a small bit of food left on a dish, wrapping or pot. n., The small bits of tasty food, like melted cheese or veggies, that stick to food wrapping.

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Yumsnatch

Created by: Nettle

Pronunciation: YUM-snatch

Sentence: While everybody was distracted with discussions over splitting the bill, Jane yumsnatched the crispy crumbs from the plate which had formerly held a considerable quantity of crispy Peking duck.

Etymology: yummy = delicious + snatch = to take suddenly or hastily

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Comments: Yumsnatch

Scrumpy - 2007-09-27: 09:54:00
This word made me laugh for more than one reason. Funny and creative!

OZZIEBOB - 2007-09-27: 20:44:00
Ditto!