Verboticism: Craptitude
DEFINITION: n., A "talent" for which an individual takes a great deal of personal pride, even though it is just a common, mundane skill that almost everyone can do. v., To take pride in a special talent which in fact is not special at all.
Craptitude
Created by: Banky
Pronunciation: krap-ti-tood
Sentence: Despite his pride over knowing the name of every Real World participant over the last 19 seasons, somehow Evan couldn't parlay this craptitude into gainful employment.
Etymology: crap - sheer worthless feculence + aptitude - an ability given of natural sources
Points: 692
Comments: Craptitude
bananabender - 2008-01-25: 01:17:00
Clever!
Dougalistic - 2008-01-25: 04:36:00
Good word combo! :)
zebrahdh - 2008-01-25: 05:31:00
I can't even think of a word now. Craptitude is exactly right.
Jabberwocky - 2008-01-25: 11:18:00
excellent
silveryaspen - 2008-01-25: 11:42:00
You really wiped us out with this clever creation! Right on!
OZZIEBOB - 2008-01-25: 15:31:00
Clap, clap, clap for "crapitude" Really good word!
ErWenn - 2008-01-26: 12:31:00
I should learn to read the previously submitted words before submitting something similar but less funny.