Verboticism: Flatterybattery

'Do I look okay?'

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

Create | Read

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