Verboticism: Drekorations

'Why are you putting that by the front door?'

DEFINITION: n., An ugly decorative item or article of clothing received from friends or relatives, which is kept stored away but ready to be pulled out at a moment's notice in anticipation of a return visit. v., To temporarily place an old, and perhaps unattractive gift in a place of honor.

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Drekorations

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Created by: artr

Pronunciation: drekərāshən

Sentence: John and Mary loved their friend Holly. The problem is that Holly loves "outsider" art. Terms like found objects made John and Mary cringe. Several years ago Holly had given them a string of garland made of old soup cans, painted egg cartons, and even beads made from dried bear scat. Because Holly was such a regular visitor, there was no way they could get away with NOT putting up this drekoration. As they wrapped the garland around the banister John would quietly sing to himself, "Deck the halls with bowels from Holly".

Etymology: drek (rubbish; trash) + Decoration (the process or art of decorating or adorning something)

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Comments: Drekorations

wayoffcenter - 2008-12-16: 04:45:00
That stinks! :-)

Mustang - 2008-12-16: 20:59:00
Retroshabby.....the new chic.

dochanne - 2008-12-16: 22:59:00
Fabulous.

dochanne - 2008-12-17: 01:34:00
Fabulous.

OZZIEBOB - 2008-12-17: 04:09:00
Terrific - always wanted to use dreck in a verbotomy.