Verboticism: Hypocentric

'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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Hypocentric

Created by: sir67

Pronunciation: hi poe sen trik

Sentence: I could tell Jill was hypocentric by her constant need of flattery.

Etymology: hypo - low, lacking centric - central

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