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DEFINITION: v. To change the dates, times or sequence of past events, in order to put a better perspective on your current situation. n. An historical date which has been "adjusted" to fit present needs.

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Chronolify

CharlieB

Created by: CharlieB

Pronunciation: kron-ol-i-fi

Sentence: Gillian saw absolutely no harm in subjecting the date of birth on her CV to a quick bit of chronolification.

Etymology: chronology (order of time) + modify (to alter slightly)

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Optichronate

Created by: chofu67

Pronunciation: op tee crow nate

Sentence: With a little optichronation of the postage meter, we were able to post mark our payment so that they appeared to be on time.

Etymology: Optimize + chronos (time)

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Diartwist

Created by: porsche

Pronunciation: dye/ar/twist

Sentence: Whenever it suited his purpose he rewrote the diary in the kitchen

Etymology: diarist + twist

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COMMENTS:

great word! - Jabberwocky, 2007-01-31: 12:25:00

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Chronipulation

Created by: smokey

Pronunciation: kro-nip-you-la-shun

Sentence: I'm sure Tom is lying when he says he passed the bar exam before starting to practice law - he is very chronipulative.

Etymology: Chronology + manipulate

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Expedates

petaj

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: ex-ped-ates

Sentence: Expedating was a strategy she used to explain why her tasks had not been completed on time.

Etymology: expedite (to accomplish promptly) + dates (days of the month)

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Calendarrogation

Created by: Osomatic

Pronunciation: cal-en-der-oh-gay-shun

Sentence: A deft bit of calendarrogation allowed me to have a great party and still be 60 days sober.

Etymology: calendar + arrogation

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Anachrotunize

Created by: pseudoking

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Dejaskew

Created by: urbanwookie

Pronunciation: deja-skew

Sentence: John realised the best chance of landing an interview would be to dejaskew some of the less glorious facets of his remume...

Etymology: dejavu -> skew

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Bendgenda

artr

Created by: artr

Pronunciation: bend-jen-duh

Sentence: Time is not a linear concept for Tony. It is a loosely defined set of events that can be used to fit whatever meets his current bendgenda.

Etymology: bend (to direct or turn in a particular direction) agenda (a list, plan, outline, or the like, of things to be done)

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Datemunging

Created by: jedijawa

Pronunciation: date-munge-ing

Sentence: Bill and Janet were datemunging so that their children wouldn't figure out when they were conceived.

Etymology: date + munge

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Comments:

allwise - 2007-01-31: 02:00:00
I think you'll win this one easy!

wordmeister - 2007-01-31: 10:42:00
Wow, "R" is the letter of the day!