Verboticism: Mymachineamour

'What are you doing to the lawnmower?'

DEFINITION: n. The strong feelings of devotion and affection which a person feels towards their favorite mechanical device or appliance, such as a car, boat, power tool, or toilet. v. To lavish a machine with affection, attention and an imagined personality.

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Mymachineamour

Created by: TJayzz

Pronunciation: My-mash-een-amoor

Sentence: When it came to his motorbike, it really was a case of mymachineamour with James. His wife knew if it was a choice between her and that wretched machine, the bike would win hands down.

Etymology: My(belonging to) + Machine(an apparatus using mechanical power) + Amour(Love). See also My Cherie Amour(song by Stevie Wonder)

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Comments: Mymachineamour

Jabberwocky - 2009-01-19: 15:46:00
love it

silveryaspen - 2009-01-19: 18:56:00
Music for our ears! The meaning is loud and clear!

OZZIEBOB - 2009-01-20: 04:40:00
I wonder what you will come up will next? Great word; funny too/