Verboticism: Partylysis
DEFINITION: To be so afraid of failure that you become paralyzed -- unable to move, respond or even say a word.
Partylysis
Created by: CharlieB
Pronunciation: part-ill-is-is
Sentence: Faced with social situations, Kevin was a nervous wreck. As soon as crossed the front door of his mate's birthday bash, he went into a rigid state of partylysis.
Etymology: party (social celebration, festivities) + paralysis (unmoving state)
Points: 797