Verboticism: Tempresent

'Why are you putting that by the front door?'

DEFINITION: n., An ugly decorative item or article of clothing received from friends or relatives, which is kept stored away but ready to be pulled out at a moment's notice in anticipation of a return visit. v., To temporarily place an old, and perhaps unattractive gift in a place of honor.

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Tempresent

Created by: drkesper

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Sentence: Where is the box with our tempresents. Aunt Margret is visiting...

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Comments: Tempresent

Niktionary - 2007-12-12: 12:05:00
Perfect!!!