Verboticism: Insecuritease
DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.
Insecuritease
Created by: aoife
Pronunciation: 'in-sek-yer-a-teez'
Sentence: 'John freaked out before his presentation and securiteasing everyone in the room, even though he's the best speaker in the company.'
Etymology: 'insecurity' + 'tease'
Points: 449