Verboticism: Actstatic
DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
Actstatic
Created by: rombus
Pronunciation: act - static
Sentence: Maude was all actstatic over the teacher's gifts she received this year. "Oh boy, oh joy" she exclaimed! I now own 53 apple ornaments with "best teacher" on them, I have 30 sachets and 45 pen and pencil sets!
Etymology: Act (to pretend, play a role) + Ecstatic (feeling great rapture or delight)
Points: 638
Comments: Actstatic
galwaywegian - 2008-12-23: 11:59:00
love it