Verboticism: Shoppiness
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.
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!