Verboticism: Craital

'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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Craital

Created by: Divakar

Pronunciation: KRAY-tull

Sentence: Even after being told how beautiful she was by her boyfriend John, Jill was still craital about her appearance.

Etymology: craindre (french for "fear")

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