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DEFINITION: v. To pretend to be enthusiastic even when you are not, simply because everyone else is. n. Fake enthusiasm.

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Fauxbullient

Created by: Mustang

Pronunciation: Fo - BOOL - yunt

Sentence: Fawn hated to appear to be dumb or to be left out of events so would put forth hear best fauxbullient manner when confronted with a social situation she either didnt understand or approve of.

Etymology: Blend of 'faux' (fake or false) and 'ebullient' (overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited)

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metrohumanx Succinct and intuitive! - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 15:14:00

Nice word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-07-29: 08:09:00

Cool Word.. - Alicia, 2008-08-04: 12:09:00

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Falsezeal

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: fals zeel

Sentence: Brendan always seemed to have to use falsezeal when expressing himself about other people's choices. Like when his Mom announced she had made a lovely grapefruit and tomato pie for dessert. Or when his Dad invited him to play a Monopoly marathon (in other words, they play all night until his Dad wins). Or when his girlfriend a) told him she was 3 months pregnant and b) wanted to name their child something unusual like movie star baby name choices, such as CocoPuff Pepperoni or Diesel Dragnetto. Yes, maybe if poor Brendan became a man and aired his own opinion, he wouldn't have to always falsezeal himself!

Etymology: false ( not genuine or real; being an imitation) & Zeal ( excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; a feeling of strong eagerness)

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Bogusmitten

metrohumanx

Created by: metrohumanx

Pronunciation: BOW-GUSS-MITTEN

Sentence: When we stepped into the lobby at the Kooks Museum,my friend Jeff was immediately BOGUSMITTEN by the exhibits. The next day, all our co-workerers were there, fawning over the incredible assortment of weirdos, whackos and dingbats- some of whom bore an uncanny resemblance to our boss,the maniacal, illiterate and deeply disturbed library director. Seems everyone was BOGUSMITTEN by the museum...except "Mad Pat"!

Etymology: BOGUS:false, sham + SMITTEN: taken with or enamored of = BOGUSMITTEN

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metrohumanx http://www.pacifier.com/~dkossy/kooksmus.html - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 01:05:00

metrohumanx No mittens involved. sorry. - metrohumanx, 2008-07-28: 16:44:00

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Nixuberance

Created by: Nosila

Pronunciation: niks oob er rans

Sentence: Turning 40 was hard enough for Fred. It was made worse by the fact that his family and friends insisted on giving him a surprise birthday party. It was with great nixuberance he attended a celebration of his lost youth. Making things worse were all the gag gifts...the Ben Gay, the Depends, the hair dye, the phone with the huge numbers, the Polygrip and the nose flushers. He got three of them and he still doesn't know how to use them, other than to water tiny plants.

Etymology: Nix (nothing, zero,none;zip) & Exuberance (overflowing with joyful enthusiasm)

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Garrible

Created by: scaredboy617

Pronunciation: Garr-ih-bull

Sentence: Jim is very garrible.

Etymology: Garr - to chatter. Ible - Able to

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Pitchelate

hooterbug

Created by: hooterbug

Pronunciation: pich/ i /láyt

Sentence: Gabby tried hard to Pitchelate her way into the group by agreeing that a nose bidet was awesome, however she hadn't quite mastered the art.

Etymology: Blend of "Pitch" to try to sell or promote something and "Elate" to make somebody very happy and excited

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Hobbigitry

Created by: Kevin

Pronunciation: Hob big itree

Sentence: He smiled at his friends demonstrating pure Hobbigitry knowing he'd rather not go on this trip.

Etymology: it stems from need of the hobbits where loyalty and responsibility causes one much frustration and a passive attitude

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Gleefake

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: glee-fayk

Sentence: Troy gleefaked when Helen revealed her new tattoo at the office.

Etymology: glee (happy) + fake (lie)

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Ardourfice

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: AHR-durr-fihs

Sentence: Alex's spasmodic glee at the sight of his date's grey dress was merely a work of ardourfice.

Etymology: ardour + artifice

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Actstatic

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: act/stat/ik

Sentence: With all the enthusiasm and peersure from his friends, he decided to be actstatic in the silly escapade.

Etymology: act + ecstatic

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COMMENTS:

Actsellent word! - Nosila, 2009-12-08: 09:28:00

nice - galwaywegian, 2009-12-08: 13:11:00

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 01:26:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne! ~ James

purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 12:36:00
James - were you peeking in my bathroom? I actually own a nose hose - a fantastic contraption for allergies! I resent your disspiction! ;-)

Clayton - 2007-05-25: 14:19:00
Speaking of which, did anybody see this nifty "nasal aspirator" mentioned on BoingBoing? http://www.nosefrida.com/

purpleartichokes - 2007-05-25: 15:16:00
Here's mine. Ain't she a beaut? http://www.hydromedonline.com/hp.html.

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-25: 17:03:00
Hey Purpleartichokes, I am totally gungfaux for netipots! Especially if you have a lot stuff stuck in your nose. ~ James

wordmeister - 2007-05-25: 23:49:00
I want one! James should offer it as a prize!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2008-07-28: 00:02:00
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Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-08: 00:07:00
Today's definition was suggested by suzanne. Thank you suzanne. ~ James