Verboticism: Flatterflop

'Wow, you're hot!'

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.

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Flatterflop

artr

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.