Verboticism: Serendumbity

'I just asked the boss if she'd date me...'

DEFINITION: v. To make a mistake where the benefits exceed the costs of the screw-up. n. An excellent mistake, which despite its stupidity, produces a positive outcome.

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Serendumbity

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: serr - uhn - DUM - uh - tee

Sentence: Felicity had a glorious gift for serendumbity; many things that might turn into disasters became successes in spite of her ineptitude in actually planning her life.

Etymology: blend of serendipity and dumb

Points: 812

Comments: Serendumbity

Jabberwocky - 2008-05-02: 14:07:00
nice word

pieceof314 - 2008-05-02: 14:28:00
Great choice in name, too!

Tigger - 2008-05-02: 22:02:00
Good name for the next sequel to 'Legally Blonde'.