Verboticism: Chompitence

'Wow, that kid sure can eat...'

DEFINITION: n., A "talent" for which an individual takes a great deal of personal pride, even though it is just a common, mundane skill that almost everyone can do. v., To take pride in a special talent which in fact is not special at all.

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Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: chomp/i/tense

Sentence: Chris' chompitence was to chew food in perfect time to the music being played in the restaurant.

Etymology: chomp + competence

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Comments: Chompitence

TJayzz - 2008-11-18: 07:49:00
Excellent

OZZIEBOB - 2008-11-19: 16:44:00
Very good