Verboticism: Rigorthohiss
DEFINITION: v. To gasp and go rigid with shock when someone unexpectedly hugs you. n. The gasping sound, and associated rigid body reaction, which a person who is "not comfortable with physical intimacy", emits when they are unexpectedly hugged.
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Whecuddleeze
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: we-cudd-ul-eeze
Sentence: She tried not to whecuddleeze when he grabbed her on the trapeze with the greatest of ease.
Etymology: wheeze + cuddle
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COMMENTS:
What a tease! - Nosila, 2010-10-19: 23:46:00
oh please! - remistram, 2010-10-20: 09:33:00
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Impingehersnap
Created by: rombus
Pronunciation: imp - hing - hur - snap
Sentence: Gloria moved slowly and roundly. She was a force to be reckoned with and especially did not like to be touched or hugged. If someone approached her too quickly and with wide arms, it might cause an impingehersnap.....and Gloria would tense up, snapping her legs and spine into a defensive position....somewhat like a crisp, round cookie!
Etymology: impinge - (encroach, interfere or contact) her, snap (break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension) gingersnap (a crisp, round cookie)
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COMMENTS:
...and somewhat like a timber rattlesnake? - metrohumanx, 2009-04-07: 01:14:00
I like this word more each time i see it! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-08: 02:43:00
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Stiffcomfort
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: stiff + cum + fert
Sentence: Grandpa Proctor went into shock when Emily Lincoln gave him a hug. He felt extreme stiffcomfort, had trouble breathing and his whole body became rigid. Although Emily was a covergirl for Oui Magazine, everyone was sure that he reacted this way when Grandma touched him too.
Etymology: stiff (rigid, incapable of or resistant to bending, not moving) comfort, discomfort.
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COMMENTS:
excellent - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-07: 09:45:00
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Shockward
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: sh-awk-word
Sentence: Robin, who never gave hugs or expected them in return, was struck with shockward when Justin, whom she barely knew, gave her a hug and a peck on the cheek!
Etymology: Shock (unexpected, sudden) + awkward (strange or uncomfortable)
Shudderhug
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: shud-ehr-hug
Sentence: Seeing the breach of protocol in the inappropriate touching of a monarch by the new first lady, the Queen and many who saw it experienced a gasping shudderhug in response to such a major no no.
Etymology: Blend of 'shudder' (react with revulsion) and 'hug' (embrace)
Clinchoke
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: klin-ch-oak
Sentence: The klinchoak Lizzie let out echoed down the hall. Every head turned in her direction to observe Michelle imitating Paul Keating by breaking protocol.
Etymology: clinch (embrace, hug) + choke (gasp)
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COMMENTS:
Very clever and pronounceable, too! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-07: 01:15:00
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Snuggulp
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: snuh-guhlp
Sentence: Mary is not comfortable with hugs. If her husband feels the need, he must give her at least 20 minutes notice for her to prepare. Last week, after she had her hair done, the stylist gave her a big, spontaneous hug. Mary's snuggulp startled the hairdresser so much that she dropped her scissors. So much for that tip...
Etymology: snuggle (to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection) + gulp (to suppress, subdue, or choke back as if by swallowing)
Antihugaphobia
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: An-tie-hug-uh-fow-be-uh
Sentence: Michelle approached Queen Goozie and gently hugged her to comfort her on the way to the Whitehouse...Queen Goozie let out a loud gasp as her entire body went rigid and into an "antihugaphobia" spasm! Queen Goozie was from a royal family, that did not show any type of loving attention such as hugs and it freaked her out! Michelle was so shocked that Queen Goozie had never been hugged or hugged anyone! Michelle felt sorry for Queen Goozie for the fact the Queen was so fearful of such a kind and loving gesture...but,took note that she would curtsy and bow next time in greeting Queen Goozie of the Royal family!
Etymology: Anti;Meaning against,opposite or opposed to. Hug;A hug is a form of physical intimacy that generally involves closing or holding the arms around another person. Aphobia;Added "A" to,Phobia meaning; fear, dread, hatred.
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COMMENTS:
Remind me of "The Prince and The Pauper".....Good one, Prestochango! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-06: 23:15:00
Thanks Metrohumanx! It seems you are one of few that comment...I keep trying :) - abrakadeborah, 2009-04-07: 05:43:00
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Assteria
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: ass teee reee ah
Sentence: His assteria made her the butt of jokes in the shower room
Etymology: hysteria, ass
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COMMENTS:
Your Assteria "cracks" me up! :) LOL - abrakadeborah, 2009-04-06: 09:05:00
HOW did that happen? perfect example of Illogicalrambugifications as I hit enter once...:)) - abrakadeborah, 2009-04-06: 09:08:00
very funny - Jabberwocky, 2009-04-07: 09:43:00
Profundo rotundo. Funny word! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-08: 02:42:00
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Royaltease
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: roy al teez
Sentence: When Michelle placed her hand where she shouldn't, it caused a royaltease for the protocol police and a royal pain in the back side for the Royal Bodyguards. Ameri-CAN indeed!
Etymology: Royal (regal, queen-like) & Tease (the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously;provoking someone with persistent annoyances) & Wordplay on Royalties(royal persons collectively)
