Verboticism: Shoppiness

'But I've already shown you every shoe in the store...'

DEFINITION: v. To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending. n. An item which has been purchased to fill an emotional void.

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Shoppiness

Created by: mweinmann

Pronunciation: shop - ee - ness

Sentence: Marilous purchased 52 pairs of shoes last Sunday just for her shoppiness. She was feeling blue and all the colors and styles perked up her mood.

Etymology: shop, happiness

Points: 722

Comments: Shoppiness

Nosila - 2009-08-18: 12:16:00
It's her shopstitutional right to be happy!