Verboticism: Converspacetion

'I can word back everything you repeat.'

DEFINITION: v. To engage in conversation while using a technical device, like a TV or computer, to keep you sharp, in case the discussion gets dull. n. A two-way conversation which is technically one-sided.

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Converspacetion

mrskellyscl

Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: con-ver-space-shon

Sentence: Having a conversation with Jim was more like having a converspacetion. His addiction to the SciFi channel kept his mind in a galaxy far, far away. Jen found it difficult to talk to him about their relationship when he was wearing his Mr.Spock ears. "But Honey," he grinned, "how can you say I'm not listening? I'm all ears!"

Etymology: conversation + space (as in space cadet-unfocused, inattentive)

Points: 440

Comments: Converspacetion

jrogan - 2009-08-14: 08:37:00
Sounds like Jim has lots of space between his ears

Nosila - 2009-08-14: 12:17:00
He won't live long and prosper...logical word and sentence, Earthling!