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DEFINITION: n., A person who exudes confidence and a strong offensive odor. v., To be blithely yet resolutely unaware of one's own odors.
Verboticisms
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Yopoda
Created by: lalaland
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COMMENTS:
hey this is the creater. sorry i did not put the other stuff needed. ill give it to you here. Pronunciation: Yo-po-duh Sentence: He was very yopoded. Etymology: The word is from spain. It started off meaning to smell unruling. In 1944 the meaning was altered and changed to be unaware of one's odors. - lalaland, 2010-02-01: 16:26:00
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Foulfaction
Created by: logarithm
Pronunciation: faul-faek-shEn
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Etymology: Foul - offensively malodorous. Olfaction - the faculty of smell
Philistink
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləˌstɪŋk/
Sentence: The culture in the U.S. is such that we've become quite sensitive to body odors, so it takes a true philistink to blissfully remain odorous in the face of wrinkled noses, backpedaling, and flat-out insults.
Etymology: From philistine (a person who is lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc.) + stink (a strong, offensive smell)
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COMMENTS:
I'm not actually sure how many people are familiar with the word "philistine," and it's just not as funny if you have to look up the definition. - ErWenn, 2007-10-02: 01:40:00
I got it straight off. Good one. - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:29:00
great word ErWenn - it conveys the appropriate attitude as well - gets my vote - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
There's a strong sense about it. Sentence so true. Excellent - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:45:00
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Stinkaytude
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: Stink-a-tude
Sentence: Sam Skuzzbucket has such a stinkaytude about him that everybody avoided being near him!
Etymology: Stink- Ay- Tude- Short for Attitude-
Ignorank
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: igg no rank
Sentence: he was so ignorank, he mistook the receptionist's shortness of breath for interest. Otherwise he wouldn't have leant over her desk at the precious time she lost her lunch.
Etymology: ignorant, rank
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COMMENTS:
Ha! Great word and sentence! - purpleartichokes, 2007-10-02: 04:35:00
Maybe if she had ignited a match, his ignoble odour might not have precipitated her nausea - petaj, 2007-10-02: 08:28:00
Excellent! - Scrumpy, 2007-10-02: 08:53:00
funny - Jabberwocky, 2007-10-02: 12:48:00
Excellent and a great sentence! - OZZIEBOB, 2007-10-02: 18:05:00
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Malodorblivious
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: mal-oh-dor-BLIV-yis
Sentence: Leonard perceived himself to be a real hunk and thoroughly irresistible to women but he was actually malodorblivious, totally unaware of the putrid odor he exuded due to his poor hygiene habits and the only heads that were turned were those who turned away to avoid the unpleasantness of his aroma.
Etymology: Blend of 'malodorous' (having an unpleasant or offensive odor; smelling bad) and 'oblivious' (unmindful; unconscious; unaware)
Olfactassault
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: Ol-facta-salt
Sentence: The hideous odors emanating from Horace following his workouts amounted to an olfactassault on his co-workers
Etymology: Olfactory + assault
Unsmelfconscious
Created by: karenanne
Pronunciation: un smelf KAHN shus
Sentence: Harry was an unsmelfconscious kind of guy. B.O., bad breath, farting, it didn't matter - he said, "Love me, love my smells. That's what makes me a manly man!" A very lonely man too, as it turned out.
Etymology: unselfconscious + smell
Smugsmog
Created by: wordslikevenom
Pronunciation: smug-smog
Sentence: It was 5:29PM and close to clocking out time as Milly reached into her desk draw and grabbed the plastic carrier bag from inside, flapping it into the air. The bag ballooned open as she rushed to place it over her head, wrapping it tightly around her neck. Bang on 5:30PM, like clockwork, Lenny raised his arms to the back of his head, lent back into his chair and took a big sniff of his shirt armpit. Milly could hear him taking in the air but despite the plastic protection the smugsmog very nearly knocked Jenny out cold. "Ah", he said, "You couldn't buy that in a bottle, eh?"
Etymology: Smug - too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know. Smog - air pollution
Poopularity
Created by: lumina
Pronunciation: poop/yoo/lare/ity
Sentence: Norman thought it was a good thing when the boss told him he could join the crew on their rooftop lunch area. It had a great view, fresh air, and all the hot ladies seemed to be up there about noon. He had no idea it had nothing to do with his personality, but instead, everything to do with his poopularity. Everyone was convinced he not only ran in the park across the street daily, but that he also rolled around on the grass like dogs do when they find a scent they want to wear.
Etymology: poop (P.U.) popularity
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COMMENTS:
nice, in a not nice way - galwaywegian, 2008-09-02: 07:12:00
Love your voLUMINous wit! - metrohumanx, 2008-09-02: 16:41:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by IneffableDawn. Thank you IneffableDawn! ~ James
lumina - 2008-09-04: 00:51:00
Oooooo...I get so excited when I win! I'd like to thank...of course Jesus...my parents...for without them I wouldn't be here...the academy of course...my agent...oh wait, I don't have one...(music starts to play me out)OH! There's that music!!! Um...and...Well, I guess this means...You LIKE me...You really, really LIKE me!
lumina - 2008-09-04: 07:27:00
Hey...hours ago it said "I" won. ? Oops...never mind... *blush*
Today's definition was suggested by OZZIEBOB. Thank you OZZIEBOB. ~ James