Verboticism: Laxevasion
DEFINITION: n. A specialized inability, or area of "chosen incompetency", based on an individual's need to avoid certain unpleasant tasks. v. To avoid responsibility by claiming incompetence.
Laxevasion
Created by: Bulletchewer
Pronunciation: lacks-i-vay-shun
Sentence: Capone's laxevasion meant he never buried the bodies himself- he proclaimed himself especially inept at digging, or indeed using any garden implement.
Etymology: From "lax" and "evasion" and of course "tax evasion" which, though wrong, is probably the kinda crime we all wish we could get away with. Also nods at "lacksidaisical".
Points: 596
Comments: Laxevasion
Jabberwocky - 2007-03-29: 11:22:00
hmm...doesn't laxevasion suggest you're evading laxness which would prompt you to embrace unpleasant tasks - I do like the sound of the word though
Bulletchewer - 2007-03-29: 11:31:00
Aint you never heard of a double negative- they're doubly negative. The Spanish love them.