Verboticism: Curiotrocity
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.
Curiotrocity
Created by: porsche
Pronunciation: kuri/oh/traw/city
Sentence: A curiotrocity is a curio that is so atrocious that it defies description. I have several.
Etymology: curio + atrocity
Points: 830