Verboticism: Anigmalia
DEFINITION: n An invented language similar to baby talk, used by pet owners to communicate with their pets. v. To speak to an animal using an invented language.
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Geekinese
Created by: lumina
Pronunciation: geek/in/eez
Sentence: As far as after school jobs go, Sheila was happy enough at PetsRUs. She didn't really mind the poop runs, or even hosing down the cages. There were days however, when she felt if one more potential buyer stood at the puppy window tapping and speaking geekinese, that she would definitely fill out an app over at Orange Julius!
Etymology: geek: A person with an unusual or odd personality. ese: Suffix meaning the language or dialect of.
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COMMENTS:
OMG talk about Pulp Friction...at least at OJ they only pups she'd see would be Pizza Dogs! - Nosila, 2008-08-03: 00:51:00
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Petlangue
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: pett-lang
Sentence: Whenever Kay petlangued with Fifi she'd nip her on the nose.
Etymology: pet + langue (language)
Babybark
Created by: ekath
Pronunciation: babe-ee-bark
Sentence: The babybark that one sees when entering the vet's office is quite touching.
Etymology: from baby talk + bark
Patroanimalinguism
Created by: mkoppun
Pronunciation: pat-tro-an-i-ma-lin-gwi-zum
Sentence: Patroanimalinguism is an art form. However, pets don't like it that much.
Etymology: Patronize, Animal, Linguist
Petalk
Created by: ohwtepph
Pronunciation: peh-tohk
Sentence: Petalk is funny.
Etymology: pet + talk
Infantidote
Created by: rephil
Pronunciation: In-FAN-tih-dote
Sentence: I detest small dogs and those who infantidote upon them.
Etymology: infantile + dote
Animalate
Created by: hooterbug
Pronunciation: an-uh-muhl-ate
Sentence: Sophie was proud of the way she could animalate with her dog. "Who's a good boy?" Why you are my poopy doo..YES YOU ARE!" Give mommy kisses" OH such big, sloppy, puppy kisses! Yes they are...Oh YES THEY ARE!
Etymology: Blend of animal and relate
Petanticate
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: pet ant ikayt
Sentence: Petula had gone to her Petiotrist many times to try and petanticate better with her pet pug, Petunia. Though a petulant pet, Petunia perpetually tried to pet peeve Petula by pretending not to understand her peticular speech patterns. Finally, Petula put herself in her pooch's persona and put out many puppy perks for Petunia. Amazing what prolific pet perks and persuasive pet lingo can do to persuade a pooch to perform with perfection!
Etymology: Pet (a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement) & Pedantic( marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects) & Communicate (transmit thoughts or feelings or information)
