Verboticism: Tripnosis
DEFINITION: n., The withering glare one casts down on a non-existent trip-hazard after stumbling for no apparent reason. v. tr., To fixate on an imaginary object, or person, in order to externalize the blame for one's own shortcomings.
Tripnosis
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: trihp-know-sis
Sentence: After stumbling in front of her date, Janet entered a state of tripnosis, feverishly looking for the non-existent bump that caused the stumble.
Etymology: trip + hypnosis
Points: 674
Comments: Tripnosis
Tigger - 2007-12-04: 18:30:00
I like how your word implies that Janet must be 'trippin' if she thinks anyone buys her act.