Verboticism: Shufflegift
DEFINITION: n., An ugly decorative item or article of clothing received from friends or relatives, which is kept stored away but ready to be pulled out at a moment's notice in anticipation of a return visit. v., To temporarily place an old, and perhaps unattractive gift in a place of honor.
Shufflegift
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: SHUF + l + gift
Sentence: Thurman had perfected the art of shufflegift by keeping hideous shirts and other clothing items in the laundry hamper and decorating an ugly lamp as a coat hanger.
Etymology: Shuffle = to move around from place to place + gift.
Points: 356
Comments: Shufflegift
Jabberwocky - 2007-12-12: 13:23:00
like it
OZZIEBOB - 2007-12-12: 20:03:00
Very clever!