Verboticism: Wrappeal
DEFINITION: v. To give a child, pet or coworker a wrapped gift or packaged item, only to discover they are more interested packaging than the item itself. n. Gift wrapping or packaging which proves to be more exciting than the contained item.
Wrappeal
Created by: stache
Pronunciation: rə-pēl'
Sentence: Little Marty loved the fire engine Grandpa brought him, but the wrappeal of the box and excelsior was overwhelming.
Etymology: wrap appeal
Points: 851
Comments: Wrappeal
Jabberwocky - 2008-04-21: 16:51:00
nice blend
OZZIEBOB - 2008-04-22: 07:22:00
Good word