Verboticism: Flatterybattery
DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.
Flatterybattery
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: fla/tr/y/bat/tr/y
Sentence: She was unable to leave the house without a daily dose of flatterybattery.
Etymology: flattery + battery
Points: 350