Verboticism: Velcronies
DEFINITION: n., 1. A pine needle infestation, common during and after the holiday season. 2. Prickly Christmas guests who will not leave and cannot be cleaned up. v., To fall down during a holiday party and hide under a rug.
Velcronies
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: vel-kroh-neez
Sentence: Jimmy thought it would be nice to throw a Christmas party for his buds. Now it's getting late and he has to work tomorrow but his velcronies just won't take a hint and go home. Even changing into his pajamas didn't do the trick.
Etymology: velcro (tradename for a hook & loop fastener) + cronies (a close friend or companion; chum)
Points: 644