Verboticism: Excitis
DEFINITION: n., A syndrome afflicting the recently separated in which the "ex" (i.e. ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband, or even an ex-mother-in-law) appears to be more attractive than ever before. v., To be attracted to your "ex".
Excitis
Created by: Guest
Pronunciation: eks-SITE'us
Sentence: While they were married, John could only look at other women, but as soon as the divorce was final, excitis kicked in, making Betty -- and her sister -- hotter in his eyes than ever before.
Etymology: Combination of "Ex" (as in ex-wife), excite, itis (medical suffix indicating inflammation, or in a lay sense, disease).
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