Verboticism: Shallowist

'Do you really charge $5000 an hour?'

DEFINITION: v. To be attracted to someone purely because of their social status, earning potential, or other professional skills. n. A person who is easily seduced by a status and professional credentials.

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Shallowist

Created by: steveolderman

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Sentence: His head could always be turned by a person's most obvious and superficial qualities. His father was just the same. In fact he came from a long line of shallowists.

Etymology: shallow + ist

Points: 802

Comments: Shallowist

silveryaspen - 2008-03-17: 18:28:00
Describes such people to a T. Excellent Won!