Verboticism: Exaggerflaunt

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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Exaggerflaunt
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: ecks-ADJ-er-flont
Sentence: Dexter is actually a very bland, nondescript sort, and lacking perception skills he will repeatedly exaggerflaunt his minimal capabilities in an effort to promote his own self worth.
Etymology: Blend of 'exaggerate' (to magnify beyond the limits of truth; overstate; represent disproportionately) and 'flaunt' (to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly)
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Comments: Exaggerflaunt
metrohumanx - 2008-11-19: 20:12:00
Coldly accurate and funny!