Verboticism: Blinkout
DEFINITION: n. A momentary break in the time-space continuum, which often occurs while showering, and leaves one wondering whether or not they have shampooed their hair. v. To lose track of time while showering.
Blinkout
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /'bli[ng]k-aut/
Sentence: After a momentary blinkout, Mr. President suddenly couldn't remember why he'd invaded Iraq in the first place.
Etymology: From blink + out. Reminiscent of zoning out, blanking out, and of blinking.
Points: 470
Comments: Blinkout
ErWenn - 2007-02-09: 10:15:00
I apologize for the political jab. It seemed like the funniest thing I could say.
wordmeister - 2007-02-11: 09:38:00
My criticism would be that, unfortunately, Mr. President's blinkouts are not limited to shower-time.