Verboticism: Plastislash
DEFINITION: v. To injure oneself physically, or to be reduced to a state of mental incapacity, when attempting to open shrink-wrapped CDs, DVDs or software. n. Packaging that is painfully difficult to open.
Plastislash
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: PLAS-teh-slash
Sentence: Just about every time Lucille tried to open any of the newfangled packages sealed in the hard plastic she'd end up with a bloody plastislash, either cutting herself with the knife or lacerating one of her digits on the sharp edges of the plastic itself.
Etymology: Blend of the words 'plastic' and 'slash'.
Points: 341