Verboticism: Manifrustration
DEFINITION: n. An unintended consequence of medical or psychological therapy, especially if the therapy is supposed to make you feel "young again". v. To feel young and stupid again.
Manifrustration
Created by: Clayton
Pronunciation: man-uh-fruh-STREY-shuhn
Sentence: A bad string of luck for old Joe. Because of his trick knee, he couldn't even walk the dog or rock the cradle anymore. With each new manifrustration, the constant ups and downs of having been a complete yo-yo throughout his life, Joe was ever closer to winding it all up. Maybe he should just put it to sleep already.
Etymology: manifestation + frustration
Points: 592
Comments: Manifrustration
Jabberwocky - 2007-06-18: 12:00:00
did you know - the first yo-yos were made of clay? hmmm
Jabberwocky - 2007-06-18: 12:25:00
Love the sentence - it's knot every day you get to experience a 'time warp' in an 'elevator' and take a trip 'around the world'
Clayton - 2007-06-18: 19:27:00
Clay, huh? I hadn't realized that, but it makes sense. But of course I have a great affinity for yo-yos, and pocketwatches, and spiders... anything filipendulous.
Jabberwocky - 2007-06-18: 19:36:00
ah and your real name is Peter Parker and you're a journalist