Verboticism: Reflectocheck

'Why do you keep looking at your spoon?'

DEFINITION: To steal a look at your reflection in a window, mirror or other reflective surface; often done furtively so not to be seen as vain.

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Reflectocheck

maryamwebster

Created by: maryamwebster

Pronunciation: ree-FLEK-to-chek

Sentence: I had to reflectocheck my lipstick because Betty kept looking pointedly at me and wiping her mouth. Or: The way Bob was looking at me, I wondered if something was hanging out of my nose. Thank goodness, a quick reflectocheck proved otherwise.

Etymology: reflect = a self-image as seen in mirror form check = to take notice of

Points: 515

Comments: Reflectocheck

OZZIEBOB - 2007-12-29: 17:35:00
Nice word