Verboticism: Phonejecture
DEFINITION: n. A conclusion or an assumption developed after careful listening to, and analysis of one-half of a telephone conversation. v. To listen to one-half of a telephone conversation.
Phonejecture
Created by: mdschermer
Pronunciation: fohn-JEK-cher
Sentence: After eavesdropping on the conversations his roommate had on his cell, he phonejectured that the guy and his friends were planning to blow up faculty, while they were actually planning a surprise party.
Etymology: "phone" from telephone + "conjecture", inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence.
Points: 518
Comments: Phonejecture
wordmeister - 2007-01-18: 07:49:00
Good!