Verboticism: Youreeka

'Don't have time for a shower...'

DEFINITION: n. A person who wears way too much perfume or cologne. v. To reek of perfume or cologne so strongly that it literally makes other people sick.

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Youreeka

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: yew-REEK-uh

Sentence: Eureka! thought Jan when she came up with what she thought was the very clever idea of bypassing a shower and simply doubling up on deodorant spray, but her friends and acquaintances silently shouted 'youreeka' whenever they got close to her.

Etymology: Blend of you and reek, word play on the word 'eureka'.

Points: 1310

Comments: Youreeka

Jabberwocky - 2009-01-23: 13:45:00
funny

TJayzz - 2009-01-23: 14:16:00
Great word

silveryaspen - 2009-01-23: 16:13:00
Outstanding!