Verboticism: Tumbrage
DEFINITION: n., The withering glare one casts down on a non-existent trip-hazard after stumbling for no apparent reason. v. tr., To fixate on an imaginary object, or person, in order to externalize the blame for one's own shortcomings.
Tumbrage
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: TUHM-brij
Sentence: At first glance, her friends thought that Roxie's roll was 'slapstick in stilettos'; however, they soon learned of her true feelings and her tarmacadam tumbrage.
Etymology: Tumbrage: blend of tumble and umbrage:a feeling of anger caused by being offended; suspicion that someone has been slighted.
Points: 641
Comments: Tumbrage
galwaywegian - 2007-12-04: 07:58:00
like it!
Jabberwocky - 2007-12-04: 12:13:00
good one
Tigger - 2007-12-04: 18:27:00
Ah, very nice.
c1mcgraw - 2007-12-05: 20:18:00
fine wordsmithery