Verboticism: Compushion

'Excuse me, but that's my button.'

DEFINITION: v. To push a push-button that has just been pushed by someone else because you "need" to push it yourself; common at elevators, traffic lights, and family meetings. n. A person who "needs" to push their own buttons.

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Compushion

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: com/push/yuhn

Sentence: Joe has to be sure he is in total control of his life and make things happen for himself. As a result, he has to push all the buttons and make all his own choices to ensure he has forged his own path. His compushion is annoying to those around him, but he must control the panel of his life and be assured he caused what is to take place in his life.

Etymology: COMPUSHION - noun - from COMPULSION (an irresistible impulse to perform an act + PUSH (press with energy and insistence)

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Comments: Compushion

lumina - 2008-06-19: 02:29:00
Another good one!

Jabberwocky - 2008-06-19: 11:42:00
excellent

OZZIEBOB - 2008-06-20: 05:53:00
Another Top word.