Verboticism: Palatosorus

'Omigod! One just bit me!'

DEFINITION: n., A cut, or puncture wound on the roof of the mouth inflicted while consuming dangerously crunchy-sharp foods, like potato chips. v., To cut the roof your mouth while eating extra crispy snack foods.

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Palatosorus

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Pronunciation: its obvious

Sentence: The extra-crunchy potato chips were so delicious, Margie hardly noticed the onset of what was to be a severe case of "palatosorus".

Etymology: palate-the roof of one's mouth, against which food is compressed while chewing. + Sorus-derivative of the noun SORE--meaning a painful skin abrasion.

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