Verboticism: Lithargic

'When am I going to get a real holiday?'

DEFINITION: v., To run out of batteries during the holidays, especially on Christmas morning when all the kids and half the adults are screaming for their new toys. n., A battery or personal energy shortage created by over-consumption.

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Lithargic

petaj

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: lith-ar-jick

Sentence: Mum was so lithargic after consuming too many Christmas treats that she couldn't even reach the top shelf to get the spare batteries.

Etymology: lithium + lethargic

Points: 749

Comments: Lithargic

galwaywegian - 2007-12-21: 04:42:00
excellent!

toadstool57 - 2007-12-21: 07:12:00
Good one!

Jabberwocky - 2007-12-21: 08:49:00
very nice petaj