Verboticism: Arguerosion
DEFINITION: n., A stylized form of argument, common among politicians, lawyers and married couples, where the parties state and restate their positions until the opponent is exhausted. v. tr., To argue by simply restating your position over and over again.
Arguerosion
Created by: Dougalistic
Pronunciation: Ar-guw-ero-shun
Sentence: There was a massive arguerosion going on between Dave and Melinda regarding who was going to invite Dave's mother in law round for Christmas dinner.
Etymology: Argue - To conflict and fight verbally. Erosion - The constant abrasion and attrition (eating away) of or at something.
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Comments: Arguerosion
Jabberwocky - 2008-01-22: 11:04:00
very nice - describes world politics aptly
silveryaspen - 2008-01-22: 12:46:00
This word, like such arguers, wears down well!
bananabender - 2008-01-22: 22:06:00
good word. I'm worn out just thinking about it!