Verboticism: Nilskill
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.
Nilskill
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: nil skil
Sentence: Johnny's parents were so proud of his nilskill...gorging himself on anything in sight. He'd honed his talents after years of training and practice.
Etymology: nil (nothing) & skill (talent or ability)
Points: 584
Comments: Nilskill
bananabender - 2008-01-25: 01:14:00
Short, sharp and spot on. Excellent creation!
Nosila - 2008-01-25: 19:23:00
Cheers, bananabender...I'm glad it a-peel-ed to you!