Verboticism: Shollump

'But I've already shown you every shoe in the store...'

DEFINITION: v. To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending. n. An item which has been purchased to fill an emotional void.

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Shollump

Created by: TrJoshB

Pronunciation: sh-awl-lump

Sentence: After the fight with her best friend over that blond boy, Hillary shollumped her credit cards to the max.

Etymology: shop + calm + Whim + relieve

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