Verboticism: Presentense
DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
Presentense
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: pres en tens
Sentence: Sabrina hated being picked by Dan as a secret Santa for the office party. It put her in the presentense. For three years in a row she got stuck with tools. Little did she know her husband Lenny and Dan had engineered the gift choice so that he could benefit...
Etymology: Present (gift) & Tense (physical/nervous tension)
Points: 500