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DEFINITION: v., To counsel patience and caution when it comes to romantic endeavors. n., An unexpected or unwanted chaperon who has a special knack for "putting ice on it" when people get the "hots".
Verboticisms
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Amoranchor
Created by: kimmarie
Pronunciation: ah-moor-ang-core
Sentence: The sun was setting, her eyes twinkled, the stars were aligned. As he slid closer to her on the coach a shadow appeared on the stairs. Her father, the amoranchor was poised to put an end to his ambitions.
Etymology: amor is Latin for love and anchor from english, meaning the weighing down of a boat so that it stays still and does not sail off into the sunset.
Crankypanky
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: krankee pankee
Sentence: At the first hint of a randy embrace, Assault Peter, the fully-trained crankypanky hound, formed a snarling canine wedge between Paula and Simon.
Etymology: cranky (annoyed) & hanky panky (intention to take advantage)
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COMMENTS:
I actually laughed out loud at this verboticism!!! Very good!! - Dougalistic, 2008-02-13: 04:42:00
Simply rhymes are great any times! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 12:58:00
Would be better if Assault Peter were trained to chase rabbits in the Cranky-hutch! Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 16:55:00
I love the 'American Idol' theme of your sentence — very apropos. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:44:00
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Wetblankettendant
Created by: karenanne
Pronunciation: wet BLANK et ten dent
Sentence: Randy's little sister, Prissy, was his unwitting wetblankettendant. Every time he thought he and his girlfriend had the house to themselves after school and decided to get a little frisky, Prissy would bound into the house, yelling things like, "Raaandeee! There's some lady out here selling subscriptions, so you should talk to her!" or "Raaandeee! Dad said yesterday that it's your turn to do the weeding, and it had better be done before he gets home!"
Etymology: wet blanket (one who spoils others' fun; a killjoy) + attendant (one who accompanies another)
Notsosupervisor
Created by: thegoatisbad
Pronunciation: Not-so-soup-er-vis-or
Sentence: Kimberly's niece Pamela thought that a weekend with her Aunt meant she could get away from the oppressive oversight of her parents. Pamela told her friends: "No, you guys should totally come over. She's clueless and she lives by the train tracks." But her dreams were deflated soon after arriving at her Aunt's house. "Oh, I just had a security system installed, so don't touch any of the windows or look at the plants too long." Kimberly said. "Oh, and I have a fun night of kitten puzzles planned!" Pamela quickly realized her Aunt was a notsosupervisor.
Etymology: Not + Supervisor
Chaperuin
Created by: libertybelle
Pronunciation: shap-ah-roo-in
Sentence: It was clear to Tim that his plans for a nice romantic dinner with Laura had to change immediately when her aunt, the nun decided to tag along and chaperuin their night.
Etymology: chaperone + ruin
Lustbuster
Created by: Tigger
Pronunciation: /LUST-bus-ter/
Sentence: Nothing could spoil the mood like Andrea's dog, Fang. Like a true 'lustbuster' he had an uncanny ability to sense a sexual advance coming on — Todd didn't even have to make a move toward her — all he had to do was just think about putting an arm around Andrea, and the flea-bitten cur would lift his head and start snarling at him.
Etymology: lust - intense sexual desire or appetite (Old Norse, lyst "desire") + buster - a person who breaks up something (Origin: 1825–35, Americanism; bust & -er)
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COMMENTS:
lol! Excellent choice of words Tigger. :) - Dougalistic, 2008-02-13: 04:40:00
Simple but effective. - ErWenn, 2008-02-13: 10:13:00
Haven't we seen this before for a different definition? It's so good, twice is nice! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:04:00
Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 17:06:00
Doggone, Todd! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 19:36:00
I didn't recall it being used here before silveryaspen, but if it was I apologize. I was thinking of rhyming the word 'lust' and 'bust' and thought it kinda sounded like 'dustbuster'. - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:30:00
Apologies to Stevenson0 — he submitted 'Lustbust' for a similar definition in January. It must've been stuck in the back of my head... it was such a good word. - Tigger, 2008-02-21: 02:20:00
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Loveguard
Created by: Biscotti
Pronunciation: luv-gard
Sentence: Alex didn't dare touch Angie, he knew her dad was being a loveguard.
Etymology: love and guard
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COMMENTS:
Old Guard around the queen! Evokes romaticism and chivalry, delightfully. Strong verbot! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 13:36:00
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Libidno
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: li/beed/no
Sentence: Fang was the ultimate libidno. His jaws were known to crush anything remotely romantic.
Etymology: libido + no
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COMMENTS:
Your choice of no is simple but so powerful ... libido is at the heart of the definition ... a simply great create! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 18:42:00
Fang obviously brooks no pawplay or puppy love! - OZZIEBOB, 2008-02-13: 19:19:00
Dang Fang, no Poontang! Nice one Jabber! - purpleartichokes, 2008-02-13: 19:28:00
Could be used as a chant at a feminist rally. Good one! - Tigger, 2008-02-14: 00:34:00
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Lovestructor
Created by: dalmero8
Pronunciation: love/structor
Sentence: "Man, her dad was such a lovestructor!"
Etymology: love + obstructor
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COMMENTS:
Has originality! - silveryaspen, 2008-02-13: 18:31:00
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Concupiquell
Created by: DaddyNewt
Pronunciation: kon/KYOO/pi/kwel
Sentence: Larry's prurient urges were concupiquelled by by the mangy beast.
Etymology: concupiscence + quell
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COMMENTS:
very nice - Jabberwocky, 2008-12-05: 12:36:00
Great stuff - OZZIEBOB, 2008-12-07: 04:49:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
Dougalistic - 2008-02-13: 04:38:00
Great verbinition freakystyley!
dalmero8 - 2008-02-13: 17:29:00
pretty sick i have to say
galwaywegian - 2008-12-05: 07:21:00
Is this a new one? hurrah!
Today's definition was suggested by freakystyley. Thank you freakystyley. ~ James
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