DEFINITION: To be so afraid of failure that you become paralyzed -- unable to move, respond or even say a word.

Partylysis

Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: part-ill-is-is

Sentence: Faced with social situations, Kevin was a nervous wreck. As soon as crossed the front door of his mate's birthday bash, he went into a rigid state of partylysis.

Etymology: party (social celebration, festivities) + paralysis (unmoving state)

Points: 794

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