Verboticism: Duhference

'Yes, I understand what you mean.'

DEFINITION: To smile politely and nod your head while listening to someone, even though you don't understand a word tbey're saying.

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Duhference

Created by: lauramy

Pronunciation: duh-fer-ns

Sentence: If you're dense, don't take offense to those who show intelligence. Make no pretense. Just show a little duhference and they will think you've common sense.

Etymology: duh + deference (a show of respect or politeness)

Points: 578

Comments: Duhference

wordmeister - 2007-02-01: 14:24:00
Clever! You've won my duference

Alchemist - 2007-02-01: 16:40:00
duhh, ok, me too!