Verboticism: Copranoia
DEFINITION: n. The weird feelings that rise up when you notice that you are being followed by a police officer, or a cop car, or the Special Forces Anti-Terrorist Unit. v. To feel nervous, self-conscious and guilty whenever you see a police officer.
Copranoia
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: cop - ruh - noyuh
Sentence: Whenever Hildegarde is driving and spots a patrol car or motorcycle she is convinced the officer has her under surveillance and she experiences severe bouts of copranoia.
Etymology: Blend of cop and paranoia
Points: 752
Comments: Copranoia
Jabberwocky - 2008-03-20: 11:06:00
sounds like a real word
silveryaspen - 2008-03-20: 15:57:00
Fear of coppers ... especially if you don't have any cents! If she faints from the fear would you say she was copped out? What a fun creation!