Verboticism: Overemphlaterise

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Overemphlaterise

Created by: theantiipod

Pronunciation: Over-em-flat-ter-ise

Sentence: Every ten minutes I had to overemphlaterise Shawnna because she that she didn't look good.

Etymology: Over + emphasize + flatter

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