Verboticism: Unsecuphilysia

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Unsecuphilysia

Created by: Windyo

Pronunciation: un/sec/you/phi/ly/sia

Sentence: She has a really bad case of unsecuphylisia...

Etymology: Unsecure + physical + "sia" to make it more doctor- or latin-like

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