Verboticism: Hijaccolade
DEFINITION: n. A team member who always shares the workload, but nevertheless tries to get exclusive credit for any work done. v. To temporarily suppress your own need for self-aggrandizement.
Hijaccolade
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: HAHY-jak-uh-LEYD
Sentence: Bob targetted membership of winning teams like an elite-seeking missile. Determined to sit on the top rung of the ladder of success, he was unashamely prepared to hi-jaccolade himself to fame, fortune and, to arise Sir Robert, through stealing the limelight from others.
Etymology: HIJACK: sieze control, take over, to swindle & ACCOLADE: special acknowledgement, expression of approval, an award, honor, laudatory note.
Points: 797
Comments: Hijaccolade
petaj - 2008-04-30: 03:26:00
I like this combination
Mustang - 2008-04-30: 06:08:00
Catches the definition very well. Great verbotomism. May be best for the day.
Jabberwocky - 2008-04-30: 12:19:00
very nice
Nosila - 2008-05-01: 01:52:00
good one