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DEFINITION: v., To drop food on the floor, then pick it up and eat it, before anyone else can say "it's too dirty". n., A tasty treat which has been accidentally dropped, then quickly salvaged and savored.
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Linoleyumyum
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: lin-OLE-ee-yum-yum
Sentence: Bart didn't subscribe to the '5 second rule', he considered anything that had been dropped on the floor by himself or others to be a delectable linoleyumyum however long it may have been laying there.
Etymology: Blend of the words 'linoleum' and 'yum yum'
Scoffdrop
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Sk-off-dr-op
Sentence: Tim was skilled in the art of scoffdrop, he would spend hours trying to persuade his friends that any food that had accidentally fallen to the floor was perfectly safe to eat, as long as you follow the golden rule. The food must be eaten within five seconds so that any germs do not have a chance to move in on it.
Etymology: Scoff(to eat quickly or greedily) ORIGIN Dutch from Schoft 'meal' + Drop(to fall or cause to fall to the floor) = Scoffdrop
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COMMENTS:
Nice sentence, Tjayzz. - metrohumanx, 2008-09-30: 14:18:00
I like it. - OZZIEBOB, 2008-09-30: 17:33:00
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Pentagabite
Created by: egyptodd
Pronunciation: pen-tah-guh-bite
Sentence: A cookie changes to a pentagabite in the slippery hands of a toddler
Etymology: pentagon (from 5-second rule) + bite
Hyperglandous
Created by: deaninc
Pronunciation: hi-per-gland-us
Sentence: Being hyperglandous does have its opportunity
Etymology: The increased sensitivity of the oral receptors responding to an individual craving
Terraprehendive
Created by: aayeye
Pronunciation:
Sentence: Madge was stunned when her terraprehendive blind date started licking up the tapioca he spilled on the floor.
Etymology: Terra= Earth Prehend= to grab Dive= as in to dive to the ground. Also: Terra+endive Earth lettuce
Antipastogen
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: an/ti/pah/stoh/jen
Sentence: Antipasto off the plate, or antipastogen off the floor, it didn't bother Tommy. It was FOOD!
Etymology: antipasto + pathogen (bacteria)
Whoopsidining
Created by: Anthporter
Pronunciation: hwoop-see-die-ning
Sentence: Todd went whoopsidining after Rachel spilled her chocolate mousse. It was disgusting!
Etymology: Whoops + ups-a-daisy + Dining
Snackuum
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: snak-youm
Sentence: Judging from the bloody finger he was sporting, it was evident that Bob had a run-in with the dog when he tried to snacuum the chip from the floor.
Etymology: snack, vacuum
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COMMENTS:
Blend of snack & vacuum. Where will it end, Purps: absolutely love it!!! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-11: 05:02:00
I laughed out loud before 8am. You win a prize. Eureka I've found a Hooverchip and a Kirbycake. Great word Purp! - Scrumpy, 2007-10-11: 07:43:00
perfect! - remistram, 2007-10-11: 10:57:00
I guess a group of them would be called a snackuum pack - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-11: 12:31:00
that's a terrific word! - libertybelle, 2007-10-11: 12:37:00
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Exsponge
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: ex/spunj
Sentence: Having Dave exsponge the floors at home was a treat but at a dinner party it was a trifle(or jello, or birthday cake) embarrassing.
Etymology: expunge (delete, get rid of) + sponge (mop up)
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COMMENTS:
This combined with Purp's snackuum would cover hardwood and carpet treats. A+ Jab! - Scrumpy, 2007-10-11: 07:47:00
If Dave's delicrassitude becomes too embarrasssing, he might need to be put on a food chain. Otherwise, call Spongebob! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-11: 18:35:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you again remistram! ~ James
mplsbohemian - 2007-10-11: 22:57:00
There are a LOT of good words today!
Yes lots of floordoeuvres for thought. Tasty too! Even if they are all full of antipastogens. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James