Verboticism: Dullstraction
DEFINITION: v. To engage in conversation while using a technical device, like a TV or computer, to keep you sharp, in case the discussion gets dull. n. A two-way conversation which is technically one-sided.
Dullstraction
Created by: Javeson1
Pronunciation: dull-strack-shun
Sentence: TV is the best dullstraction for any conversation, and computers come in second.
Etymology: distraction + dull (as in the conversation with the girl pictured at right)
Points: 575
Comments: Dullstraction
wordmeister - 2007-01-11: 09:45:00
Personally, I find computers are a far more effective dullstraction, because if your dullstractor uses any big words, you can google them.
Javeson1 - 2007-01-19: 00:19:00
hahah, that is very true.