Verboticism: Dissplay
DEFINITION: n., An expressive gesture made with the belief that the person it is directed at cannot see it, typically occurs during telephone conversations, email discourses, and behind people's backs. v. To use an unseen gesture to express what you cannot say.
Dissplay
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: diss pl ae
Sentence: He went through a wide range of dissplays for the benefit of the rest of the staff, who found it hilarious, especially since they had neglected to point out the newly installed webcam sitting atop hia monitor.
Etymology: display, diss as in disrespect
Points: 704
Comments: Dissplay
silveryaspen - 2008-01-28: 11:38:00
Excellent!
Jabberwocky - 2008-01-28: 12:32:00
like it
OZZIEBOB - 2008-01-28: 16:49:00
well done!