Verboticism: Insecuritease

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Insecuritease

aoife

Created by: aoife

Pronunciation: 'in-sek-yer-a-teez'

Sentence: 'John freaked out before his presentation and securiteasing everyone in the room, even though he's the best speaker in the company.'

Etymology: 'insecurity' + 'tease'

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