Verboticism: Distrionics

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Distrionics

Created by: ArsMajika

Pronunciation: DIS-tree-ON-iks

Sentence: "The valedictorian, going through severe distrionics, continually called his professor to have his grade point average read to him over the phone."

Etymology: Distrust, coupled with Histrionics.

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