Verboticism: Flossil
DEFINITION: n. The bits of food, and other debris, that get stuck between your teeth. v. To smile brightly and proudly unaware that you have a big piece of food stuck in your teeth.
Flossil
Created by: Scattercat
Pronunciation: FLAH-sul
Sentence: His endearing smile would have been more effective if it had not displayed the wide array of flossils trapped in the gaps of his teeth.
Etymology: dental floss + fossils, as horrific remains of terrifying creatures now so ancient as to have transmuted to another form entirely
Points: 704
Comments: Flossil
Jabberwocky - 2007-05-24: 12:10:00
this is a great word!!
jadenguy - 2007-05-24: 16:09:00
it's just so snappy!