Verboticism: Distrionics
DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.
Distrionics
Created by: ArsMajika
Pronunciation: DIS-tree-ON-iks
Sentence: "The valedictorian, going through severe distrionics, continually called his professor to have his grade point average read to him over the phone."
Etymology: Distrust, coupled with Histrionics.
Points: 434