Verboticism: Hoorayaculpa
DEFINITION: n. A mixture of delight and guilt felt when a colleague, whom you despise, suffers a misfortune. v. To feel bad about feeling good when something bad happens to someone who is definitely not good.
Hoorayaculpa
Created by: Mobelia
Pronunciation: Hah Ray A Cul Pa
Sentence: When my friend cried on my shoulder about her lecherous boyfriend ending their relationship I couldn't help but feel a little hoorayaculpa.
Etymology: Hooray as in I am SO happy I am cheering and Mea Culpa Latin for "my bad" a guilty little apology for lack of decorum.
Points: 635