Verboticism: Objectimate
DEFINITION: n. A chosen mating partner who is not well-accepted by one's parents. v. To fight with one's parents over the selection of a suitable mate.
Objectimate
Created by: sanssouci
Pronunciation: Ob ject tee mate
Sentence: It didn't matter if I was dating a teacher or a toilet cleaner my parents would always objectimate anybody new in my life.
Etymology: Object + mate = Objectimate Object, to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste; be averse. Mate, partner, husband or wife; spouse.
Points: 1022
Comments: Objectimate
Nosila - 2010-01-15: 23:32:00
checkmate...great word!