Verboticism: Insecureassure

'Do I look okay?'

DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

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Insecureassure

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: in-sek-cure-ash-ure

Sentence: After eating 10 apple pies Jasmine sheepishly asked Lee for some insecureassurance as she reluctantly squeezed herself into her bathing suit.

Etymology: insecure + assure

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