Verboticism: Abssorb

'Why do you keep looking at your spoon?'

DEFINITION: v. To steal a look at your reflection in a window, mirror or other reflective surface; often done furtively so not to be seen as vain. n. A reflected image which is distorted by vanity.

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Abssorb

CharlieB

Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: abs-orb

Sentence: Phil was feeling pretty damn hot. He sent a poor old lady flying, so abssorbed was he in the fine reflection of his six pack in the shop window. It was his slice of window fame.

Etymology: abs (abdominal muscles) + absorb (to occupy one's interest, to engross)

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