Verboticism: Critterchat
DEFINITION: n. A person who insists that lower life forms (fish, clams, cephalopods, reptiles, or insects) can be affectionate pets and excellent watchdogs. v. To talk to an animal who can't possibly understand a single word you're saying.
Critterchat
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: CRIT-ehr-chat
Sentence: Marylou shamelessly engaged in critterchat with her pets, small wild animals and any other kinds of creatures she encountered believing with all her heart that they truly understood her.
Etymology: Blend of critter and chat, word play based loosely on the word chitchat
Points: 1133
Comments: Critterchat
splendiction - 2009-01-28: 16:24:00
I must stop critterchattering too! - great word!