Verboticism: Flatterflop
DEFINITION: v. To reject a compliment. May indicate low self-esteem, or false modesty, or even a psychopathic aversion to flattery. n. A person who has difficulty accepting praise.
Flatterflop
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: flatərfläp
Sentence: Every time Jim tries to give Judy a compliment it turns into a flatterflop. Judy is so self-deprecating that she sometimes apologizes for the air she breathes.
Etymology: flattery (excessive and insincere praise) + flop (a total failure)
Points: 509
Comments: Flatterflop
artr - 2009-08-27: 12:48:00
I don\'t care if it is the perfect word. It\'s fun to say.