Verboticism: Philistink
DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one's own odors.
Philistink
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləˌstɪŋk/
Sentence: The culture in the U.S. is such that we've become quite sensitive to body odors, so it takes a true philistink to blissfully remain odorous in the face of wrinkled noses, backpedaling, and flat-out insults.
Etymology: From philistine (a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc.) + stink (a strong, offensive smell)
Points: 545
Comments: Philistink
ErWenn - 2007-10-02: 01:40:00
I'm not actually sure how many people are familiar with the word "philistine," and it's just not as funny if you have to look up the definition.
petaj - 2007-10-02: 08:29:00
I got it straight off. Good one.
Jabberwocky - 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
great word ErWenn - it conveys the appropriate attitude as well - gets my vote
OZZIEBOB - 2007-10-02: 18:45:00
There's a strong sense about it. Sentence so true. Excellent