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.

Muckycharm

Created by: Guest

Pronunciation: Muck-E-Charm

Sentence: The Muckycharm was left on the mantle all year long. Its homeliness was dusted and cared for, just as if it were made out of gold. We didn't want the giver of such a gift to feel unappreciative if they were ever to come and visit us.

Etymology: Mucky-unpleasant & Charm- Appealing. They’re opposites, which goes nicely with the definition. Mucky (how the owner of the gift really feels about it) and Charm( How they owner pretends to feel about the gift)

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