Verboticism: Linghost

'OMG YGLT Shakespeare'

DEFINITION: To unconsciously adopt the vocal mannerisms and linguistic stylings of the people with whom you are speaking.

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Linghost

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: lin-gost

Sentence: After visiting New York, I realized I was left with a linghost when I ordered lobstah with with gahlic sooahce.

Etymology: lingo, ghost

Points: 743

Comments: Linghost

Jabberwocky - 2007-09-12: 09:54:00
sort of like Casper the friendlinghost

OZZIEBOB - 2007-09-12: 17:29:00
It's all getting a bit spooky for me. When I wish to contact the spirit world, I talk to my barman. Nice word it sorta lingers.