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DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
Verboticisms
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Giftwink
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: gift/wink
Sentence: I learned from my mother at a very early age to giftwink when I received clothes from my grandparents instead of a toy. Since then, my giftwinking is as natural and undetectable as my appreciation for a fine present.
Etymology: GIFTWINK - verb - from GIFT + HOODWINK (to deceive, or trick)
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COMMENTS:
luv it! The wink gives it such an appealing and fun flair. That wink that says "I'm just kidding" so nicely. - silveryaspen, 2008-12-23: 10:25:00
fun word....perfect. - mweinmann, 2008-12-23: 23:27:00
Top word. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-12-23: 23:48:00
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Veneerate
Created by: verbotomer
Pronunciation: /vəˈnɪəˌreɪt/
Sentence: As she ripped open the wrapping with anticipation, one could almost be fooled by the way she veneerated the cable knit Christmas sweater within.
Etymology: a blend of veneer and venerate.
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COMMENTS:
My first verboticism! - verbotomer, 2007-12-20: 23:27:00
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Myrrhsatzuberance
Created by: metrohumanx
Pronunciation: MURR-satz-UBERance
Sentence: "Now, pretend that you like Grandma's gift- even if it's socks." I said to Laura as we drove over the valley and through the woods. I didn't know that Grandma has purchased an assortment of small gifts and RE-packed them in a conveniently-sized cardboard box. With the camcorder rolling and her best look of surprise, Laura tore the wrappings off and exclaimed: "ALRIGHT! Just what I always wanted!....SECURITY ENVELOPES!" Her MYRRHSATZUBERANCE that day will provide years of holiday hilarity.
Etymology: MYRRH+erSATZ+exUBERANCE= MYRRHSATZUBERANCE.....MYRRH:A traditional Christmas gift consisting of a yellowish-brown aromatic gum resin obtained from a tree (especially Commiphora abyssinica of the family Burseraceae) of eastern Africa and Arabia;Middle English myrre, from Old English, from Latin myrrha, from Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Arabic murr myrrh.....ERSATZ: a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation, fake;German ersatz-, from Ersatz, noun, substitute.....EXUBERANCE:extreme or excessive in degree size or extent,joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic;Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin exuberant-, exuberans, present participle of exuberare to be abundant, from ex- + uber fruitful, from uber udder.
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COMMENTS:
Is it Christmas yet? - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:04:00
I don't know why my words are getting longer....mabye it's the winter solstice or something? - metrohumanx, 2008-12-23: 10:25:00
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Fauxjoicing
Created by: DarkSquire
Pronunciation: Faw joy' sing
Sentence: Rachel spent the afternoon fauxjoicing over the eleventh decorative candle she received for her birthday.
Etymology:
Fauxlation
Created by: monkeywithamonocle
Pronunciation: Fo-lay-shun
Sentence: To show false elation. Becky was fauxlated with the gift she received. She had never felt such fauxlation in all her life.
Etymology: Faux (false) elation (joy)
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COMMENTS:
Very good! - Mustang, 2008-12-23: 23:56:00
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Crocodilecheers
Created by: Carla
Pronunciation: croc-uh-dile-cheers
Sentence: Emma unwrapped Albert's gift of extra thick binbags. She smiled, oohed and aahed, and generally declared her eternal gratitude. Once again, Albert failed to realise that these were only crocodilecheers.
Etymology: crocodile tears + cheers
Delightifeign
Created by: jajsr
Pronunciation: Dee-lie-tee-fay-n
Sentence: Phil didn't know what to give his sister, Ann, for Christmas, so he gave her something that he would like. Displaying an awesome show of delightifeign, Ann said, "Wow, I can use this to screw stuff", as she opened her brand new power drill.
Etymology: Combination of "Delight" - a high degree of gratification, and "Feign" - to give a false appearance of.
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COMMENTS:
Cute - Nosila, 2008-12-23: 22:48:00
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Piticiation
Created by: chaiandallthatjazz
Pronunciation: piteee (pity) ciation (like in appreciation)
Sentence: Celeste could show none but piticiation for the stainless steel and gold dessert spoons.
Etymology: to pity the giver and the gift; however show appreciation as best possible.
Giftwink
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: gift/wink
Sentence: I learned from my mother at a very early age to giftwink when I received clothes from my grandparents instead of a toy. Since then, my giftwinking is as natural and undetectable as my appreciation for a fine present.
Etymology: gift + hoodwink
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COMMENTS:
Excellent word. - OZZIEBOB, 2007-12-20: 16:19:00
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Presentense
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: pres en tens
Sentence: Sabrina hated being picked by Dan as a secret Santa for the office party. It put her in the presentense. For three years in a row she got stuck with tools. Little did she know her husband Lenny and Dan had engineered the gift choice so that he could benefit...
Etymology: Present (gift) & Tense (physical/nervous tension)
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James
silveryaspen - 2008-12-23: 10:37:00
Powerfully perceptive and filled with emotional depth, yet simple and direct so easily remembered. Great word!
silveryaspen - 2008-12-23: 10:39:00
sorry I got into the wrong box ... and this is not the season to make this mistake!
Today's definition was suggested by Mustang. Thank you Mustang. ~ James
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