Verboticism: Figmatize
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.
Figmatize
Created by: frankierio
Pronunciation: fig-ma-tyz
Sentence: Embarassed, and now looking up from the carpet,Maria figmatized the empty spot that did her in.
Etymology: A figment of your imagination that traumatizes oneself.
Points: 632
Comments: Figmatize
Mustang - 2007-12-04: 05:32:00
Very good!!
OZZIEBOB - 2007-12-04: 16:19:00
I like it too!
Tigger - 2007-12-04: 18:34:00
Agreed, excellent -- sounds very natural.