Verboticism: Wiseguise
DEFINITION: v., To read a person's face and interpret what they are actually thinking, even if they are trying to conceal their true feelings. n., The skill of reading people's faces, especially micro-expressions.
Wiseguise
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: wise guys
Sentence: Carl was no wiseguise. He could never tell what his girlfriend was thinking despite careful study of her expressions.
Etymology: wise (knowledgeable) + guise (face/expression) + wise guy (smarty pants)
Points: 626
Comments: Wiseguise
Jabberwocky - 2007-11-19: 12:10:00
good one petaj
OZZIEBOB - 2007-11-19: 16:15:00
Nice word!
purpleartichokes - 2007-11-19: 18:14:00
Yup, very creative.