Verboticism: Garbgarious

'Guess what I'm giving you for your birthday?'

DEFINITION: v. To wear special uniforms and carry around unusual props in order to stimulate social interaction. n. A person who compensates for their lack of personality and weak social skills by resorting to props and costumes.

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Garbgarious

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: garb/gair/ee/us

Sentence: Colin was garbgarious when he had the appropriate prop in hand, an ipod, or book, or was wearing an outrageous t-shirt in order to break the ice in new situations. Otherwise he slinked along avoiding all contact.

Etymology: garb + gregarious

Points: 737

Comments: Garbgarious

OZZIEBOB - 2008-02-14: 16:55:00
Clever blend. Seems Col meet with more than a few garbacles!

silveryaspen - 2008-02-14: 18:53:00
The ice-breaker angle is very appealing! Very nice verbot!