Verboticism: Arguenaut
DEFINITION: v. To habitually object to and contradict other people's statements, especially if they include any facts or opinions. n. A person who finds fault what other people say no matter what it is, and lets them know it.
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Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: argue-nought
Sentence: Jason was on the point of jumping overboard, prematurely ending his voyage. Due to a typo in the job ad, he had a crew of arguenauts and now the ship was going round in circles while they all disagreed on the course.
Etymology: argue (disagree strongly) + argonaut (someone seeking dangerous but rewarding adventure)
Points: 596
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Comments: Arguenaut
Jabberwocky - 2008-03-11: 12:23:00
great word
OZZIEBOB - 2008-03-11: 18:52:00
Very clever; good word!
Jamagra - 2008-03-11: 20:29:00
Excellent!
silveryaspen - 2008-03-11: 21:28:00
Funtastic!
Nosila - 2008-03-11: 22:32:00
By Zeus, you have a good word there. That's what they should call the Toronto football team!