Verboticism: Palamute
DEFINITION: n., An ongoing relationship where one person does all the talking, whining and complaining, and the other just listens quietly and tries to appear sympathetic. v., To participate in a lopsided conversation where one person does all the conversing.
Palamute
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: pal - uh - mewt
Sentence: Constance felt like she was nothing more than a palamute to Donna. Donna would go on and on and never let her get in a word. It actually seemed like she was a "mute" friend who could only smile and gesture.
Etymology: Pal (a friend or companion) + Mute (silent, unable to talk)
Points: 788
Comments: Palamute
silveryaspen - 2008-12-04: 12:49:00
luv the word! Palamute listened so pleasantly like a dog would, wondering if related to a malamute.
metrohumanx - 2008-12-04: 16:21:00
I guess Donna was doggedly persistent.
Nosila - 2008-12-04: 21:29:00
The Hound of the Yappervilles!
petaj - 2008-12-05: 03:15:00
Malamute is a man's best friend