Verboticism: Flattesization

'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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Flattesization

Created by: ChrisCarrk

Pronunciation: flat-ih-sigh-zay-shun

Sentence: Last minute flattesization was required before she went on stage.

Etymology: flatter-ization

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