Verboticism: Flubanthropy
DEFINITION: n., A gallant gesture which does not produce the desired effect because of poor execution. v., To offer a small gesture of assistance, which backfires as you trip over your own kind intentions.
Flubanthropy
Created by: zavijava
Pronunciation:
Sentence: His act of flubanthropy not only resulted in a wet coat, it sent her to the emergency room with a sprained ankle.
Etymology: flub+philanthropy
Points: 403