Verboticism: Holidrained
DEFINITION: v., To run out of batteries during the holidays, especially on Christmas morning when all the kids and half the adults are screaming for their new toys. n., A battery or personal energy shortage created by over-consumption.
Holidrained
Created by: rombus
Pronunciation: hol - i - draned
Sentence: Carol was completely holidrained this year. By Christmas morning, it seemed that she had not rested since December 1st. There had been so many things to do to get ready for the holidays and now her batteries felt run down.....she needed badly to recharge.
Etymology: Holiday + Drained (spent, having no energy)
Points: 746