DEFINITION: To reject a compliment. May indicate low self-esteem, or false modesty, or even a psychopathic aversion to flattery.

Fawnyawn

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: FAWN-yawn

Sentence: Alex's compliments of her choice of T-shirt and sweatpants were met only with a fawnyawn.

Etymology: fawn (to flatter) + yawn (as an expression of disdain)

Points: 1166

Email this page to a friend