Verboticism: Fauxchoo
DEFINITION: n. An incomplete sneeze; starts with a nose tickle, followed by a sharp intake of breath, but then it vanishes, leaving only a vague sense of incompletion. v. To start a sneeze, but never actually finish it.
Fauxchoo
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: fōchoō
Sentence: Unrequited love, unfulfilled dreams, untapped potential... Can any of these leave you feeling as empty as a fauxchoo? Ah, ah, ah nothing...
Etymology: faux (artificial or imitation; false) + achoo (sound of a sneeze)
Points: 764
Comments: Fauxchoo
mrskellyscl - 2009-10-29: 05:38:00
I can always count on you for my morning chuckle. Great word.