Verboticism: Hangstay
DEFINITION: n. A person who succeeds not because of their talents, but because they just won't quit. v. To firmly believe in your talents and never give up on your goals, despite the huge obstacles, snide comments, and repeated setbacks.
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Determinedator
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /di-tur-mind-ney-ter/
Sentence: As a new employee at Cyberdyne Inc., Sarah was one of those rare people who was undeterred by setbacks, or her lack of experience, and always maintained a positive outlook. Like a true determinedator, she never gave up. She was confident that someday one of the executive's desks would have her name on it, "Ms. S. Connors". Things were about to change for her — she could feel it.
Etymology: Determined - resolute; staunch; strongly motivated to succeed (from Latin, détermināre "without limits") + Terminator - a nearly indestructible robot, which will stop at nothing in order to accomplish it's mission (from the Terminator movies)
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COMMENTS:
when I first saw your word I read it as determined dater and thought you would take that route - the terminator connection is good as well - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 14:36:00
Hasta La Vista, Baby...good word - Nosila, 2008-05-01: 21:21:00
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Purseverance
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: poor sev eer ans
Sentence: When jockey/owner Cher Bett entered her horse, Mane Chance, in the biggest cup competition of the racing season, she had to overcome a lot of obstacles. Being a woman owner/jockey was a major issue in the male dominated sport. Getting backers, paying trainers, vets and stable staff were major financial considerations for the not-rich Cher. But after all her purseverance, she not only ran in the race, but won it at 20-to-1 odds. She won so much, she can afford to hire jockeys now and has become a legend in race circles!
Etymology: Purse (a sum of money offered as a prize) & Perseverance (persistance; tenacity)
Blondfidence
Created by: DrWebsterIII
Pronunciation: bland' fidens
Sentence: It was Stephanie's blondfidence that allowed her to achieve everything, not her genius.
Etymology: blonde + confidence = blondfidence blond (slang. simple minded, foolish confidence (conviction, faith, belief)
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COMMENTS:
Hey! I represent that! - mrskellyscl, 2009-06-11: 07:24:00
I'm a hair stylist & Legally Blonde is one of my favorites - DrWebsterIII, 2009-06-11: 08:48:00
Fierce! - hyperborean, 2009-06-11: 10:52:00
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Hangstay
Created by: rebelvin
Pronunciation: hang+stay
Sentence: She won't quit, she is such a hangstay.
Etymology: hang+stay
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COMMENTS:
nice simple combination. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:28:00
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Reluctascious
Created by: daniellegeorge
Pronunciation: Re-luk-tay-shus
Sentence: "Dwayne, it's a square peg." "YES! The corners have worn off! It fits now, in this round hole!"
Etymology: reluctant and tenacious
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COMMENTS:
nice blend - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 11:53:00
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Persistalents
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: pərsistalənts
Sentence: Some people have a talent for singing, some can play a musical instrument. Joyce has none of these. What she does have is persistalents. Once she sets her mind to do something, it would take an act of Congress to change her course. Nobody is surprised that her pet-of-choice is a pit bull.
Etymology: persistence (firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition) + talents (natural aptitude or skills) sounds a bit like pestilence.
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COMMENTS:
nice - Jabberwocky, 2009-06-11: 15:47:00
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Quixothick
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: kwik soh th ik
Sentence: His quixothick opposition to wind energy despite widespread support and government support led many of his peers to think him a bit of a donquix.
Etymology: Quixotic, thick
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COMMENTS:
how gallant - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 11:52:00
Cheeky Monquix...cute word - Nosila, 2008-05-01: 21:24:00
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Determinut
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: dee - TER - muh - nut
Sentence: Ignoring the chiding and other insults about her pursuit of a singing career Marjorie had become absolute determinut and was not about to let anything keep her from reaching her goals.
Etymology: blend of determined and nut
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COMMENTS:
nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-05-01: 11:46:00
good word! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:38:00
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Grinderminder
Created by: pieceof314
Pronunciation: grīnd-er-mīnd-er
Sentence: Kendra's stick-to-it-ness gave her the reputation of being the workplace grinderminder. No matter what the boss threw at her, she always plodded her way through each task, often learning the ropes as she went along. Sometimes she was able to do it with no problems, other times she had to start over and ask for help. Either way, everyone knew she wouldn't quit.
Etymology: grind, from grindstone + minder, a person who is paying attention to something
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COMMENTS:
that's stupid. :D - daniellegeorge, 2008-05-01: 09:39:00
What? Why would you say that? - pieceof314, 2008-05-01: 13:54:00
Good word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-05-02: 05:27:00
Thanks, Ozziebob! - pieceof314, 2008-05-02: 14:50:00
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Obsesstinate
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: ob/sess/stuh/nit
Sentence: Karen's obsesstinate personality drove her supervisors and managers crazy and so she was promoted quickly up the company infrastructure to get rid of her, not because of her business sense, or corporate abilities.
Etymology: some one who is totally obsessed with being obstinate - obsess + obstinate (tenaciously unwilling to yield)
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COMMENTS:
Good one. - Mustang, 2008-05-01: 22:06:00
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