DEFINITION: n., The withering glare one casts down on a non-existent trip-hazard after stumbling for no apparent reason. v. tr., To fixate on an imaginary object, or person, in order to externalize the blame for one’s own shortcomings.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Tumbrage: /TUHM-brij/ At first glance, her friends thought that Roxie’s roll was ‘slapstick in stilettos’; however, they soon learned of her true feelings and her tarmacadam tumbrage. Etymology: Tumbrage: blend of tumble and umbrage:a feeling of anger caused by being offended; suspicion that someone has been slighted. Created by: OZZIEBOB.
Comments on Tumbrage:
galwaywegian, 2007-12-04: 07:58:00
like it!Jabberwocky, 2007-12-04: 12:13:00
good oneTigger, 2007-12-04: 18:27:00
Ah, very nice.c1mcgraw, 2007-12-05: 20:18:00
fine wordsmithery
Scrapegoat: // With accusing eyes, he fixed a scrapegoat at the offending floor tile. Etymology: Created by: Nosila.
Comments on Scrapegoat:
galwaywegian, 2007-12-04: 07:57:00
excellent!hendrixius, 2007-12-04: 15:11:00
nice one…OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:19:00
Excellent!
Gawkward: /-gawk-werd-/ Bobby cast an annoyed, gawkward glance towards the perfectly level sidewalk behind him as he stumbled away from the trapparition. Etymology: “gawk” and “awkward” Created by: hendrixius.
Figmatize: /fig-ma-tyz/ Embarassed, and now looking up from the carpet,Maria figmatized the empty spot that did her in. Etymology: A figment of your imagination that traumatizes oneself. Created by: frankierio.
Comments on Figmatize:
Mustang, 2007-12-04: 05:32:00
Very good!!OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-04: 16:19:00
I like it too!Tigger, 2007-12-04: 18:34:00
Agreed, excellent — sounds very natural.
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Definition Comments:
Verbotomy – 2007-12-04: 00:01:00
Today’s definition was suggested by c1mcgraw. Thank you c1mcgraw ~ James